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.”
Michigan judge won't recuse self from key abortion case after request from GOP
Judge Elizabeth Gleicher suspended the state's 1931-abortion ban as a contingency if federal protections of abortion were overhauled - a ruling that dropped this summer.
Judge Elizabeth Gleicher suspended the state's 1931-abortion ban as a contingency if federal protections of abortion were overhauled - a ruling that dropped this summer.
Michigan election guide: What's on your ballot and what you're voting for in the Aug. 2 Primary
Michigan's midterm primaries will be on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Michigan and, while it may not be a Presidential year, the midterms have massive implications on you and your community.
Michigan's midterm primaries will be on Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Michigan and, while it may not be a Presidential year, the midterms have massive implications on you and your community.
What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Two Michigan Republicans sign letter calling on Biden to take cognitive test
Reps. Tim Walberg and Lisa McClain were among three Michigan lawmakers who objected to the results of the 2020 election.
Reps. Tim Walberg and Lisa McClain were among three Michigan lawmakers who objected to the results of the 2020 election.
Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
Watch: Michigan GOP governor candidates in the final debate before the Aug. 2 primary
With less than a week to go until the field of Republicans hoping to take leadership of the state, Michigan GOP candidates will have one final chance to make sure their positions on the issues are known during the last debate.
With less than a week to go until the field of Republicans hoping to take leadership of the state, Michigan GOP candidates will have one final chance to make sure their positions on the issues are known during the last debate.
Trump returns to DC for first time since leaving office to deliver speech on crime
Former President Donald Trump will return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office, delivering a speech on crime before an allied think tank that has been crafting an agenda for a possible second term.
Former President Donald Trump will return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office, delivering a speech on crime before an allied think tank that has been crafting an agenda for a possible second term.