Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Hegseth faces questions on war in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces tough question over the war in Iran from House Democrats. The Pulse takes a closer look at what was said, plus Oakland University History Professor James Naus weighs in on whether President Trump's invoking of religion could inflame tensions in the war in Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces tough question over the war in Iran from House Democrats. The Pulse takes a closer look at what was said, plus Oakland University History Professor James Naus weighs in on whether President Trump's invoking of religion could inflame tensions in the war in Iran.
Supreme Court backs anti-abortion center in First Amendment case
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit, cites WHCA dinner shooting
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
MI House lawmakers push to investigate Epstein's ties to Interlochen
As survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse push to find out who knew what, and when, the Michigan State House of Representatives is looking to investigate his ties to the Interlochen Center for the Arts. State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou discusses the effort.
As survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse push to find out who knew what, and when, the Michigan State House of Representatives is looking to investigate his ties to the Interlochen Center for the Arts. State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou discusses the effort.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department
The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.
The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.
GM expects $500 million from tariff refund after Trump administration taxes thrown out
The automaker told shareholders the company expects a $500 million refund from the U.S. government.
The automaker told shareholders the company expects a $500 million refund from the U.S. government.
Trumps welcome King Charles, Queen Camilla to White House: 'My mother had a crush on Charles'
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Tuesday ahead of the King's afternoon address to Congress.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Tuesday ahead of the King's afternoon address to Congress.
The latest in the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting
Tonight on the Pulse, more details into the White House shooting and the suspect allegedly behind it. Plus, Melanie Clark, an anti-Kratom advocate, ties into the Kratom ban moving through Lansing.
Tonight on the Pulse, more details into the White House shooting and the suspect allegedly behind it. Plus, Melanie Clark, an anti-Kratom advocate, ties into the Kratom ban moving through Lansing.
Live updates: Rubio appears to rule out reported Iranian peace proposal
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.
President Trump, First Lady say ABC should 'immediately fire' Jimmy Kimmel
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are calling on Disney and ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel following his "hateful" language.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are calling on Disney and ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel following his "hateful" language.
Cole Allen: WHCA shooting suspect faces attempted assassination charge
Cole Tomas Allen, the 31‑year‑old suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, made his first court appearance on Monday as he faces multiple federal charges.
Cole Tomas Allen, the 31‑year‑old suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, made his first court appearance on Monday as he faces multiple federal charges.
White House briefing on Correspondents' dinner shooting
Karoline Leavitt briefed the media on Monday, days after a shooting at the White House White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
Karoline Leavitt briefed the media on Monday, days after a shooting at the White House White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
Budget airlines push for up to $2.5 billion in government relief
Budget airline executives are calling for substantial financial support as skyrocketing fuel costs force carriers to overhaul their business models to alleviate rising expenses.
Budget airline executives are calling for substantial financial support as skyrocketing fuel costs force carriers to overhaul their business models to alleviate rising expenses.
Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and policy shake-up
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests declined sharply after a leadership shakeup and the controversial fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests declined sharply after a leadership shakeup and the controversial fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.