Police search, seize records from home of Lee Chatfield's aides

State police on Tuesday searched and took materials from the Lansing-area home of a couple who worked as top aides to Lee Chatfield when he was speaker of the Michigan House.

GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.

White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment

President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.

Republican candidates urge Michigan poll workers to bring guns, unplug machines if they suspect voter fraud

Ryan Kelley, who is running for governor of Michigan, and Mike Detmer, who is running for the state senate, encouraged potential poll workers to unplug machines and bring guns to the polls.

John James announces candidacy for Michigan's newly drawn 10th Congressional District

Prior to his 2022 bid for office, James had run for both of Michigan's Senate seats, losing to Debbie Stabenow in 2018 and more closely to Gary Peters in 2020.

Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Breyer: Biden’s potential picks

Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.

Who is Stephen Breyer? A look at the retiring Supreme Court justice

Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, has spent nearly three decades on the Supreme Court building a legacy as a champion of liberal causes.

Senate Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' voting rights bill

Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argue is vital for protecting democracy has been blocked by a Republican filibuster.

New York AG says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials

The New York attorney general's office late Tuesday told a court that its investigators had uncovered evidence that President Donald Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits.

AG Nessel says she has enough evidence to charge 16 fake Michigan GOP electors if DOJ doesn't take action

If the Department of Justice doesn't take action against 16 Republicans who claimed they were the Michigan's presidential electors, Attorney General Dana Nessel said she has enough evidence to charge them herself.

Michigan Republican ordered to write essay about bullying after making threatening call to Democrat

Matthew Smith, the leader of the Republican Party in Genesee County was accused of calling an elected clerk in the Upper Peninsula and threatening to poison her dogs. His friend was running against her.

Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido sues Executive Mark Hackel over open job positions, budget

He says 10 positions are at issue - six assistant prosecuting attorney slots and four support roles; a part-time intern coordinator and file clerk, as well as an executive assistant and communications director.

What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained

The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”