Abortion rights group asks Supreme Court to approve petition after board's rejection
After the Michigan Board of Canvassers deadlocked on the vote about whether to put the legalization of abortion on the November ballot, supporters are asking the Michigan Supreme Court to approve the question.
After the Michigan Board of Canvassers deadlocked on the vote about whether to put the legalization of abortion on the November ballot, supporters are asking the Michigan Supreme Court to approve the question.
Rejection of Michigan abortion petition sparks debate over canvassing board's duties
A rejection by a canvassing board is likely to be appealed, which means the decision if abortion should be on the ballot will come down to the state Supreme Court.
A rejection by a canvassing board is likely to be appealed, which means the decision if abortion should be on the ballot will come down to the state Supreme Court.
Dana Nessel says she won't debate Matt DePerno in Michigan attorney general race
Debating the Republican nominee would likely require Nessel to comment on a probe her office oversaw into alleged mishandling of voter tabulators by DePerno, the AG said.
Debating the Republican nominee would likely require Nessel to comment on a probe her office oversaw into alleged mishandling of voter tabulators by DePerno, the AG said.
Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska House special election
Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.
Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.
Michigan board deadlocks on abortion ballot, rejects Reproductive Freedom for All initiative
The Michigan Board of Canvassers has deadlocked on the vote about whether to put the legalization of abortion on the November ballot, which rejects the petition.
The Michigan Board of Canvassers has deadlocked on the vote about whether to put the legalization of abortion on the November ballot, which rejects the petition.
Abortion on the ballot: Michigan election board rejects vote on petition that would legalize abortion
The issue is already a defining feature of the midterm election. But on Wednesday, two Democrats and two Republicans will consider if the petition should be placed on the November ballot.
The issue is already a defining feature of the midterm election. But on Wednesday, two Democrats and two Republicans will consider if the petition should be placed on the November ballot.
'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban
Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.
Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.
Biden to deliver prime-time speech Thursday on 'battle' for democracy
President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.
President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address "on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House announced Monday.
Absentee ballots application open for Michigan November election
Clerks are expected to mail out absentee voter ballots in late September ahead of a pivotal general election in November.
Clerks are expected to mail out absentee voter ballots in late September ahead of a pivotal general election in November.
Whitmer leads Dixon by 11 points, 67% of likely voters support abortion measure, survey shows
The races for attorney general and secretary of state were closer, the survey showed - although more than three-quarters of those polled had never heard of the Republican candidates in the statewide races.
The races for attorney general and secretary of state were closer, the survey showed - although more than three-quarters of those polled had never heard of the Republican candidates in the statewide races.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Michigan's abortion proposal recommended for final approval for November ballot
Michigan voters are likely to see the question of making it a law in the state to allow abortions on the November ballot after the Bureau of Elections approved almost 600,000 signatures to get the issue on the ballot.
Michigan voters are likely to see the question of making it a law in the state to allow abortions on the November ballot after the Bureau of Elections approved almost 600,000 signatures to get the issue on the ballot.
Republican Mehmet Oz's bid for Senate possible Muslim first, but it's 'complicated'
While some in the Muslim community aren’t aware Dr. Mehmet Oz is Muslim, others suggest that faith doesn't matter “if you're not on the right side of the issues.”
While some in the Muslim community aren’t aware Dr. Mehmet Oz is Muslim, others suggest that faith doesn't matter “if you're not on the right side of the issues.”
Gun laws across the U.S.
A state-by-state look at gun control and weapons laws across the United States, including background checks, waiting periods, concealed and open carry permits, and assault weapons bans.
A state-by-state look at gun control and weapons laws across the United States, including background checks, waiting periods, concealed and open carry permits, and assault weapons bans.
Walmart to expand abortion coverage for employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Oakland County judge rips pro-life witnesses, says both are not credible
An Oakland County Judge ripped two doctors called by the defense in the case regarding an injunction on 1931 law that would ban abortions in Michigan, saying neither one was credible.
An Oakland County Judge ripped two doctors called by the defense in the case regarding an injunction on 1931 law that would ban abortions in Michigan, saying neither one was credible.
Michigan abortion remains legal after Oakland County judge upholds injunction on 1931-era ban
Cunningham's ruling is likely not the end of lawsuits and judicial filings over the state ban on abortion as a ballot petition that would enshrine the procedure in the Michigan Constitution is likely heading toward the November ballot.
Cunningham's ruling is likely not the end of lawsuits and judicial filings over the state ban on abortion as a ballot petition that would enshrine the procedure in the Michigan Constitution is likely heading toward the November ballot.
Judge to rule on enforcement of Michigan's 1931 abortion law
An Oakland County judge will deliver his ruling on a key abortion hearing Friday when court resumes in a case over an injunction blocking the state's ban on the procedure.
An Oakland County judge will deliver his ruling on a key abortion hearing Friday when court resumes in a case over an injunction blocking the state's ban on the procedure.
Anti-abortion group in Michigan challenges petition over alleged spelling errors
"...the correct number of typos to put in your constitution is zero," said a spokeswoman for an anti-abortion group
"...the correct number of typos to put in your constitution is zero," said a spokeswoman for an anti-abortion group
Republican group apologizes after using GOP elephant with KKK imagery
A Republican group in Alabama is apologizing after accidentally using a picture of a GOP elephant that contained Ku Klux Klan imagery.
A Republican group in Alabama is apologizing after accidentally using a picture of a GOP elephant that contained Ku Klux Klan imagery.