'Detroit deserves Black leadership': Lawmakers sue Michigan redistricting commission over new political maps
Both current and former lawmakers from Detroit and Wayne County allege the new maps discriminate against minority voters be diluting their voting power.
Both current and former lawmakers from Detroit and Wayne County allege the new maps discriminate against minority voters be diluting their voting power.
Critics of redrawn voting districts raise concerns over lack of Black representation
The reaction has been mixed with the newly drawn voting maps in Michigan - which will literally change the political landscape.
The reaction has been mixed with the newly drawn voting maps in Michigan - which will literally change the political landscape.
Michigan's new House congressional map could create 7-6 split in favor of either party
All three arenas in Congress and the state legislature will have tighter majorities following the approval of new electoral boundaries.
All three arenas in Congress and the state legislature will have tighter majorities following the approval of new electoral boundaries.
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dies at 82
Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement in 2017
Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement in 2017
Michigan redistricting commission approves US House map
The Michigan redistricting commission has approved new U.S. House map.
The Michigan redistricting commission has approved new U.S. House map.
Michigan's redistricting panel could vote on new district maps as soon as this week
On Tuesday, the 13-member panel will consider 15 map proposals that outline district boundaries for Michigan state House, Senate, and Congressional races.
On Tuesday, the 13-member panel will consider 15 map proposals that outline district boundaries for Michigan state House, Senate, and Congressional races.
Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell says profanity-filled threatening voicemail isn't first she's received
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell said the threatening voicemail she shared during a CNN interview isn't the first she's received recently.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell said the threatening voicemail she shared during a CNN interview isn't the first she's received recently.
New federal judge for Michigan sworn into office
Michigan’s newest federal judge Shalina Kumar has been sworn in.
Michigan’s newest federal judge Shalina Kumar has been sworn in.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Litigation expected after Michigan redistricting committee adopts new legislative maps
The process for adopting new legislative maps in Michigan is not expected to end after the redistricting commission votes next week.
The process for adopting new legislative maps in Michigan is not expected to end after the redistricting commission votes next week.
Biden signs bill blocking Chinese goods made by forced labor
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
Detroit native Dawn Ison becomes Michigan's first Black female US Attorney
Detroit native Dawn Ison has officially been sworn in as the next U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Detroit native Dawn Ison has officially been sworn in as the next U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Bob Dole honored at National Cathedral, World War II memorial
Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator’s ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.
Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator’s ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.
Bob Dole, former US senator and GOP presidential nominee, dies at 98
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
Trump-allied lawyers ordered to pay Detroit and Michigan $175K
The fines are sanctions for abusing the court system with a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election, a judge said when ordering the attorneys to pay up.
The fines are sanctions for abusing the court system with a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election, a judge said when ordering the attorneys to pay up.
Senate votes to fund government through Feb. 18, averting shutdown
The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.
The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.
Oklahoma files lawsuit over National Guard COVID-19 vaccine mandate
“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.
“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In governor race, insurance change impacting catastrophic injury fund becomes heated issue
"Well of course it bothers me," Whitmer said. "I am concerned about it, but we can't legislate and make a perfect system for everyone."
"Well of course it bothers me," Whitmer said. "I am concerned about it, but we can't legislate and make a perfect system for everyone."