One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China
Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.
Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.
Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House to vote next
The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.
The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.
Indiana lawmaker pushed ban on erectile dysfunction drugs during abortion debate
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
Minnesota woman denied morning-after pill by pharmacist wins $25K
In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000.
In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000.
West Michigan library may close after voters reject millage over LGBTQ books
About 84% of the library's budget comes through a local tax that voters just rejected after conservative groups campaigned against renewing the millage.
About 84% of the library's budget comes through a local tax that voters just rejected after conservative groups campaigned against renewing the millage.
Group of doctors blast Tudor Dixon's anti-abortion stance
The Republican gubernatorial candidate opposes abortion except for the life of the mother, which some doctors are taking issued with.
The Republican gubernatorial candidate opposes abortion except for the life of the mother, which some doctors are taking issued with.
Dick Cheney calls Trump a 'coward' in ad for daughter Liz
"There has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump," the former VP said. “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him."
"There has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump," the former VP said. “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him."
After Supreme Court ruling, it's open season on US gun laws
Court battles over the ruling come as the Biden administration and police struggle to stop a rise in violent crime and mass shootings, including several deadly shootings involving individuals who bought their guns legally.
Court battles over the ruling come as the Biden administration and police struggle to stop a rise in violent crime and mass shootings, including several deadly shootings involving individuals who bought their guns legally.
Whitmer again asks high court to immediately clarify abortion access in Michigan
Abortion remains one of the biggest sticking points in U.S. politics and especially Michigan as the November Midterm elections near.
Abortion remains one of the biggest sticking points in U.S. politics and especially Michigan as the November Midterm elections near.
State pro-choice advocates win in court with restraining order by judge
"Seventeen hundred innocent pre-born lives are lost to abortion in Michigan every month and those are lives that the court did not take any consideration of today - it's hard to imagine a more irreparable harm," said John Bursch, Alliance Defending Freedom.
"Seventeen hundred innocent pre-born lives are lost to abortion in Michigan every month and those are lives that the court did not take any consideration of today - it's hard to imagine a more irreparable harm," said John Bursch, Alliance Defending Freedom.
Division among Michigan Republicans could threaten efforts to win state's top races
There's a sharp division among Michigan Republicans but, now that Tudor Dixon has been elected as the nominee for Governor, will they be able to unite to win the top races?
There's a sharp division among Michigan Republicans but, now that Tudor Dixon has been elected as the nominee for Governor, will they be able to unite to win the top races?
Oakland County judge upholds order to stop prosecution of 1931 abortion law
An Oakland County judge has upheld a temporary restraining order that was requested by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to prohibit enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 statute criminalizing abortion. The injunction prohibits local county prosecutors from criminally prosecuting abortion in Michigan while the order is pending.
An Oakland County judge has upheld a temporary restraining order that was requested by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to prohibit enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 statute criminalizing abortion. The injunction prohibits local county prosecutors from criminally prosecuting abortion in Michigan while the order is pending.
Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
Kansas voters overwhelmingly reject abortion amendment ban
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.
Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Michigan pro-life advocates ready for abortion fight after back and forth
In the span of just a few hours, an appeals court ruled that county prosecutors could enforce a 1931 law that banned abortions only to be blocked by a circuit judge. So, for now, abortion is still legal in Michigan. But the fight isn't over.
In the span of just a few hours, an appeals court ruled that county prosecutors could enforce a 1931 law that banned abortions only to be blocked by a circuit judge. So, for now, abortion is still legal in Michigan. But the fight isn't over.
Southwest Michigan police seek arsonist after Planned Parenthood fire
Police are looking for a suspect who set a Kalamazoo Planned Parenthood on fire.
Police are looking for a suspect who set a Kalamazoo Planned Parenthood on fire.
Oakland County judge issues order to stop prosecution of abortion from 1931 ban
Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Cunningham granted a temporary restraining order to prohibit enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 statute criminalizing abortion.
Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Cunningham granted a temporary restraining order to prohibit enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 statute criminalizing abortion.
Appeals court rules Michigan's 1931 abortion ban can be enforced by county prosecutors
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled on Monday that county prosecutors can enforce the 1931 law that made abortion illegal.
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled on Monday that county prosecutors can enforce the 1931 law that made abortion illegal.
Pelosi to visit Asia with focus on COVID-19, climate change
Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”
Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”