Mark Meadows urged by Supreme Court justice's wife to overturn 2020 election, report says
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Infrastructure updates: Here's what Michigan legislature wants to do with $4.7 billion
Michigan will pump $4.7 billion into repairing the state's infrastructure.
Michigan will pump $4.7 billion into repairing the state's infrastructure.
Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies at 84
Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.
Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.
Michigan Democrats propose bills to extend early in-person voting, ban guns at polls; Republicans oppose
Michigan Democrats are intorducing new legislation to make it easier and safer for voters to be heard. Republicans, however, say this is voter suppression.
Michigan Democrats are intorducing new legislation to make it easier and safer for voters to be heard. Republicans, however, say this is voter suppression.
Senate votes to make daylight saving time permanent
Americans are one step closer to never resetting their clocks after senators voted to make daylight saving time permanent. The proposed bill now moves to the House.
Americans are one step closer to never resetting their clocks after senators voted to make daylight saving time permanent. The proposed bill now moves to the House.
'You won't see the bullet coming': Ohio woman accused of threatening Michigan representatives
An Ohio woman is accused of leaving threatening and racist voicemails for Michigan state Representatives Sarah Anthony and Cynthia Johnson.
An Ohio woman is accused of leaving threatening and racist voicemails for Michigan state Representatives Sarah Anthony and Cynthia Johnson.
The complicated reasons gas prices are so high – and what we can do about it
Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.
Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.
Amid growing election threats, Voting Rights Act amendment proposed by Congressman Andy Levin
Two years ago, the protests over the lawful election grew wildly out of control. Now Michigan Congressman Andy Levin is proposing an amendment to the Voting Rights Act to protect volunteers, employees, and the equipment.
Two years ago, the protests over the lawful election grew wildly out of control. Now Michigan Congressman Andy Levin is proposing an amendment to the Voting Rights Act to protect volunteers, employees, and the equipment.
State of the Union: Biden condemns Russian aggression, vows to stop inflation
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
Three Metro Detroit special election primaries to watch
Seats in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties opened up last year following vacancies in respective seats. Here's what to know.
Seats in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties opened up last year following vacancies in respective seats. Here's what to know.
Woman accused of trying to 'clone' voting data from Michigan tabulator pleads guilty
As part of the scheme, three men — including a township trustee — attempted to access a ballot tabulator at township offices, according to a sheriff’s report.
As part of the scheme, three men — including a township trustee — attempted to access a ballot tabulator at township offices, according to a sheriff’s report.
Michigan Sen. John Bizon pleads guilty to inappropriately touching nurse
Michigan Sen. John Bizon pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery after a nurse said he inappropriately touched her during an exam.
Michigan Sen. John Bizon pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery after a nurse said he inappropriately touched her during an exam.
Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules
A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children — Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. — must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. The Trumps are almost certain to appeal the ruling.
A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children — Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. — must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. The Trumps are almost certain to appeal the ruling.
Senate OKs spending bill to avert government shutdown
The Senate has sent President Joe Biden a bill averting a weekend government shutdown.
The Senate has sent President Joe Biden a bill averting a weekend government shutdown.
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.
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.
Sec. Jocelyn Benson requests probe into illegal access to northern Michigan vote tabulators
Benson requested Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan State Police look into a breach of election security protocols in Roscommon County.
Benson requested Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan State Police look into a breach of election security protocols in Roscommon County.
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.
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.
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.
Lawsuit rejected against Michigan redistricting commission, what comes next
The group behind the lawsuit could take their case to federal court, but it's unclear if that will happen.
The group behind the lawsuit could take their case to federal court, but it's unclear if that will happen.
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.
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.