Biden’s election rebounded America’s global image, Pew research shows

A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.

DOJ to probe department's seizure of Democrats' data during Trump era

The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.

Michigan House approves new financial disclosure and lobbying rules

Michigan is among just two states where lawmakers do not have to file disclosure reports, which can reveal conflicts of interest.

GOP's 'Dream ticket' for governor over as Candice Miller 'content' in Macomb County job

If Michigan Republicans were hoping for an apparent dream ticket for Governor of ex-Detroit Police Chief James Craig and Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, the dream is over.

In 16 bill package, Democrats push to ban chokeholds by Michigan police, GOP calls it overreaction

Republicans say there isn't a need for 16 bills to reform the way Michigan policing is done but Democrats say just because we haven't seen police brutality here, doesn't mean it couldn't and doesn't happen.

Frmr Detroit Police Chief James Craig praised by Detroit Democrat

When Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his retirement in May, it was believed it would be so he could seek political office - namely the governor of Michigan. He quickly received support from many Republican leaders and is now garnering praise from a Detroit Democrat.

Michigan increasingly accepting of COVID-19 vaccine and hybrid work, new survey shows

The survey also found high energy for voting in the 2022 election, indicating motivation for casting a ballot next year might be equal to the 2020 presidential election. But the package of voting bills the legislature considered got mixed reviews.

G-7 leaders agree to make tech giants pay fair taxes

The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.

Republican who called Michigan Democrats "witches" won't have name removed from UofM campus

The chairman of the Michigan Republican Party referred to Democratic leaders in the state as "witches" last May during a meeting with GOP activists. The University of Michigan Board of Regents censured him in response.

Michigan senate: Lawmakers should know when Whitmer leaves state

Senate Republicans voted to require the lieutenant governor to make a “good-faith effort” to notify legislative leaders when the governor has left Michigan.

Michigan Secretary of State requests $25M to reduce branch office backlog

A logjam of driver's license and ID renewals over 13 months has created a massive backlog. The funding would add 500,000 appointment slots through September.

Westland mayoral candidate accused of offensive social media posts, residency questions

"Every time somebody calls him out about something he posted that was derogatory or negative, he claims that his Facebook has been hacked," said Tricia Ray. "Like, his Facebook has probably been hacked 150 times in the last six weeks according to him."

Michigan GOP amends absentee ballot bill to require private info instead of photo ID

Any Michigan citizen would need to include their driver's license number or the last four digits of their social security number according to the bill. Opponents say that increases the chances of people being victims of identity theft.

Tudor Dixon, host of America's Voice Live, to run for governor on Republican ticket

"Watching so many people in Michigan suffer from lockdowns and seeing that they did not have a voice in our government which has never happened before in the US history, the people don't have a voice," Dixon said, explaining why she is running.