GOP lawmaker asks Whitmer for info on Florida flight
The Republican chairman of Michigan’s House Oversight Committee sent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 43 questions about her trip to Florida.
The Republican chairman of Michigan’s House Oversight Committee sent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 43 questions about her trip to Florida.
NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal
The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
House Republicans choose Rep. Elise Stefanik as new conference chair, replacing Liz Cheney
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Michigan Republican wants to create register for fact checkers and journalists
Critics argued the bill introduced by Rep. Matt Maddock violates First Amendment protections for journalists. The bill would fine fact checkers $1,000 every day they don't register.
Critics argued the bill introduced by Rep. Matt Maddock violates First Amendment protections for journalists. The bill would fine fact checkers $1,000 every day they don't register.
Michigan Republicans decry Whitmer's Florida trip as a 'scandal'
The governor offered a preemptive reply to GOP criticisms Wednesday, saying she "showed up when I was needed" when she visited her dad and said the trip wasn't paid for with taxpayer money.
The governor offered a preemptive reply to GOP criticisms Wednesday, saying she "showed up when I was needed" when she visited her dad and said the trip wasn't paid for with taxpayer money.
House Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Michigan public can partake in redrawing district boundaries starting today
This will be the first redrawing of Michigan's boundaries where the public can offer input. Previously, lawmakers redrew districts without any say from voters.
This will be the first redrawing of Michigan's boundaries where the public can offer input. Previously, lawmakers redrew districts without any say from voters.
Chief James Craig 1-on-1 discusses leadership, being a Republican and his future
"A lot of the calls, text messages, have come from both conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats. (They said) we support you as a person. We evaluate you with what you've done, you've always been transparent, you've always been honest."
"A lot of the calls, text messages, have come from both conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats. (They said) we support you as a person. We evaluate you with what you've done, you've always been transparent, you've always been honest."
Detroit Police Chief James Craig retiring effective June 1
Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced on Monday that he's retiring from the police department after almost 44 years in law enforcement.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced on Monday that he's retiring from the police department after almost 44 years in law enforcement.
Weighing political future, Detroit Police Chief James Craig to retire Monday
Sources confirmed with FOX 2 last week that Detroit's police chief was planning to retire from his post on Monday and is considering a run for governor as a Republican.
Sources confirmed with FOX 2 last week that Detroit's police chief was planning to retire from his post on Monday and is considering a run for governor as a Republican.
DPD Chief Craig's retirement for possible gubernatorial run staggers political insiders
"He will have critics as all candidates do," said Karen Dumas. "But I am not so sure that would hinder his attempt to secure the office of governor. I think he brings a lot of strength to whatever he does."
"He will have critics as all candidates do," said Karen Dumas. "But I am not so sure that would hinder his attempt to secure the office of governor. I think he brings a lot of strength to whatever he does."
Sources: Detroit Police Chief James Craig set to announce retirement Monday, considering run for state office
FOX 2 has confirmed from reliable sources that Detroit Police Chief James Craig is set to make an announcement regarding his retirement Monday. He is also said to be considering a run for state-wide office, possibly governor, according to FOX 2 sources.
FOX 2 has confirmed from reliable sources that Detroit Police Chief James Craig is set to make an announcement regarding his retirement Monday. He is also said to be considering a run for state-wide office, possibly governor, according to FOX 2 sources.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson pushes 'For the People' act
As Michigan lawmakers consider legislation to change how elections are held, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is coming out in support of a national bill to support voting rights.
As Michigan lawmakers consider legislation to change how elections are held, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is coming out in support of a national bill to support voting rights.
Senate Republicans relax bill that closes drop boxes early
Instead of closing the drop boxes before Election Day in Michigan, the bill now proposes to close them three hours before polls close. Opponents to the legislation were not appeased.
Instead of closing the drop boxes before Election Day in Michigan, the bill now proposes to close them three hours before polls close. Opponents to the legislation were not appeased.
'Big Gretch is the homie': Rep. Jewell Jones refuses to take jail photo because he can't wear mask
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones refused to have his jail intake photo taken, telling sheriffs that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires masks.
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones refused to have his jail intake photo taken, telling sheriffs that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requires masks.
Michigan chiropractor who worked to repeal Whitmer's emergency powers says he will run for governor
Garrett Soldano last year started a Facebook Group Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine that exploded in popularity before the social media company shut it down. He's the fifth Republican to form a gubernatorial committee.
Garrett Soldano last year started a Facebook Group Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine that exploded in popularity before the social media company shut it down. He's the fifth Republican to form a gubernatorial committee.
Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Biden address to Congress: President pushes policy goals, says US ‘turning peril into possibility’
President Joe Biden is set to give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening. Here's what he's expected to cover.
President Joe Biden is set to give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening. Here's what he's expected to cover.
‘We are not adversaries’: Sen. Tim Scott offers GOP rebuttal to Biden’s 1st address to Congress
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina delivered Republicans’ rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress Wednesday night, taking aim at COVID-19 restrictions while praising the GOP and Donald Trump’s previous efforts to restore the U.S. economy.
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina delivered Republicans’ rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress Wednesday night, taking aim at COVID-19 restrictions while praising the GOP and Donald Trump’s previous efforts to restore the U.S. economy.
Michigan House approves bill that moves August primary to June
Legislation that would combine May and August elections into one day in June cleared the state House Tuesday. Many Democrats and some Republicans opposed the bill.
Legislation that would combine May and August elections into one day in June cleared the state House Tuesday. Many Democrats and some Republicans opposed the bill.