New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since 1997

The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.

'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe

Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.

By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office

President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.

US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US

The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.

Ex-candidate for governor Perry Johnson drops cryptic clues about political future

Former Republican candidate for governor Perry Johnson is running another political Super Bowl ad next month - announcing he is running for the US Senate, or possibly even, president of the United States.

New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump

The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.

Black men lead both chambers of Legislature for first time in Michigan history -- What's next

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and House Speaker Joe Tate are celebrating a historic moment – it's the first time in state history that Black men have led both chambers of the Legislature.

Classified documents found at Biden's home; Garland appoints special counsel

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington.

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Ann Arbor

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Ann Arbor on Thursday to discuss the actions President Joe Biden's administration is taking to combat climate change.

House GOP push anti-abortion measures after gaining majority

Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.

House Republicans to launch investigations into FBI, China

House Republicans are moving Tuesday to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government.

Gas stove ban 'on the table' for federal agency: reports

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves because of harmful pollutants that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.

GOP, Dems strategize to run for Stabenow's Senate seat; may face pressure to retire early

Republicans and Democrats will be vying for a Senate seat after U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced her plan no to run for reelection. But Demcorats could push her to retire early to set up the Senate for the future.