Rep. Omar ends 'unproductive' phone call with Rep. Boebert over Muslim remarks

“Instead of apologizing for her Islamophobic comments and fabricated lies, Rep. Boebert refused to publicly acknowledge her hurtful and dangerous comments,” Omar said in a sttatment.

GOP governor candidate Kevin Rinke compares legacy of failed car the Yugo to Whitmer's

The former car guy spoke about his views on the alleged rigging of the last presidential election, carrying guns into schools and comparing Whitmer to the old Yugo automobile.

US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January

President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.

Many climate activists support Biden's move to use oil reserve

Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.

Texas church under fire over 'Let's go Brandon' chants caught on video

A Texas church is coming under fire over a video showing people inside the place of worship chanting the viral anti-Biden phrase, "Let’s Go Brandon."

White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week

President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.

House committee investigating Capitol riot subpoenas 6 Trump associates

A committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six more associates of former President Donald Trump who were involved in his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.

Congresswomen Lawrence, Dingell read to preschoolers to highlight importance of early childhood education

Congresswomen Brenda Lawrence and Debbie Dingell read to Metro Detroit preschoolers to highlight the importance of investing in early childhood education. The Build Back Better Act would bolster budgets for educating young children.

Tough road lies ahead for Democrats in 2022 governor's races

The Republican Party is growing increasingly optimistic about flipping governor’s offices in key battleground states next year.

House lawmakers vote yes on Biden's $1T infrastructure bill

The House has approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates.

House Democrats on track to vote on Biden's $1.85T package Friday

Democrats in the House appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion-and-growing domestic policy package.

Edward Durr, GOP truck driver who spent $150 on primary in NJ, defeats Sweeney

New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to Edward Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little on his campaign.

November election brings shakeup to Detroit City Council

Despite two incumbents running unopposed and a third scoring a big victory in the 1st District, there were several newcomers that succeeded Tuesday night when results were all tallied up.

Democrats reach deal to lower prescription drug costs in $1.75T spending bill

Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.

Proposals for reparations, magic mushrooms win in Detroit; city charter amendment fails

Proposals that would create a task force for reparations in Detroit and would decriminalize the therapeutic use of entheogenic plants like psilocybin both won by wide margins.

November 2, 2021 Metro Detroit Election results

Results for the November 2, 2021 election in Michigan will start to come in after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Abdullah Hammoud to make history as first Arab-American mayor of Dearborn

"Our supporters aren’t just young people or just Arab-Americans, it is all Dearborn residents, and in the primary, I think the results showed that," he said.