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.
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.
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.
Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, has spent nearly three decades on the Supreme Court building a legacy as a champion of liberal causes.
President Biden’s approval rating hits new low at one-year mark in office according to poll
A new poll reveals many Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden's handling of his job amid the pandemic and rising inflation.
A new poll reveals many Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden's handling of his job amid the pandemic and rising inflation.
Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster
The rules change was rejected 52-48, with Manchin and Sinema joining the Republicans in opposition.
The rules change was rejected 52-48, with Manchin and Sinema joining the Republicans in opposition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abdullah Hammoud to be sworn in as Dearborn's first Arab American mayor this weekend
Abdullah Hammoud will be sworn in as the mayor of Dearborn on Saturday during a ceremony that will be livestreamed.
Abdullah Hammoud will be sworn in as the mayor of Dearborn on Saturday during a ceremony that will be livestreamed.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Shri Thanedar announce runs to replace US Rep Brenda Lawrence
"We applaud her for her decision, but I’m ready to fight for the people in the 13th District," said Sherry Gay-Dagnogo.
"We applaud her for her decision, but I’m ready to fight for the people in the 13th District," said Sherry Gay-Dagnogo.
Michigan political musical chairs in full motion as Detroit Rep. Rashida Tlaib announces run for 12th District
The congresswoman says she'd maintain two-thirds of her current constituents, while adding new residents from Southfield and portions of western Wayne County.
The congresswoman says she'd maintain two-thirds of her current constituents, while adding new residents from Southfield and portions of western Wayne County.
'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.