Michigan's 1931 abortion law: Who could be prosecuted if Roe v Wade is overturned

In 1931, Michigan enacted a law that banned abortions and the law has never been repealed. If Roe v Wade is overturned, here's who could be prosecuted and sentenced to prison time for performing an abortion.

Protestors gather at Supreme Court after bombshell report

Barriers were set up in front of the steps of the Supreme Court Building Monday as authorities anticipated crowds in response to a bombshell report on abortion rights. 

Whitmer says she'll 'fight like hell to protect abortion' in wake of report of Supreme Court vote

Whitmer said has sued to overturn Michigan's own ban on abortion, a 1931-era law that was never repealed but instead overruled by the federal law that now appears to be heading for an end.

Report: Draft opinion suggests high court will overturn Roe

A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a report published Monday night in Politico. It’s unclear if the draft represents the court’s final word on the matter.

Monica Conyers wants to run for Wayne County executive - but her conviction could be a problem

She was a member of the Detroit City Council in 2009 when she was convicted of using her political clout to get paid in exchange for awarding contracts. It was a crime for which she was sentenced to serve 37 months.

Candidate can't be called 'The Patriot' on ballot, Oklahoma panel rules

A Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as "The Patriot" on the ballot can’t use that nickname, the Oklahoma Election Board has ruled.

Adam Hollier accused of campaign finance violation by US Congressional race opponent

Calling it “The Hollier Challenge” Michael Griffie is alleging Adam Hollier is in violation of campaign finance law. Both Griffe, an attorney, and Hollier, a current state senator — are running for the same seat.

Trump-endorsed Michigan candidates receiving backing from state's Republican party

Attorney general candidate Matthew DePerno and secretary of state candidate Kristina Karamo, both Trump-endorsed candidates, received the backing of the Michigan GOP.

French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term

The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.

Bill would require eligible US citizens to vote in general elections or face fine

The Civic Duty to Vote Act was introduced this week in the House. It would require eligible U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in general elections or face a fine.

Here's how much the Bidens paid in taxes for 2021

It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow among those confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson to U.S. Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson was grilled for more than 20 hours about her record as a judge. Now, she's officially been confirmed as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Senator Debbie Stabenow as among the 53 who voted in favor of her confirmation.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.

Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, who voted to impeach Trump, won't seek reelection

Longtime Michigan Republican Rep. Fred Upton, who voted to impeach President Donald Trump over the Capitol insurrection, will not seek reelection.