Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Government shutdown begins. What happens now?
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
Michigan government shutdown averted by continuation budget
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a continuation budget Tuesday night to avoid a government shutdown as lawmakers continue to work on the budget.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a continuation budget Tuesday night to avoid a government shutdown as lawmakers continue to work on the budget.
Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
Countdown to a partial government shutdown
Budget battles rage at the state and federal levels. The Pulse takes a closer look at the impact government shutdowns would have, plus Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on where talks stand.
Budget battles rage at the state and federal levels. The Pulse takes a closer look at the impact government shutdowns would have, plus Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on where talks stand.
Oakland University expert on possible Federal Government shutdown
The clock is ticking as members of Congress try to avoid a government shutdown. President Donald Trump has called the shutdown "probably likely." So how will that impact citizens?
The clock is ticking as members of Congress try to avoid a government shutdown. President Donald Trump has called the shutdown "probably likely." So how will that impact citizens?
The Pulse Special: Grand Blanc Township church attack
Community members are mourning after a gunman rams into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc Township. The Pulse speaks with law enforcement about how the investigation could play out and how churches can secure themselves. Plus, how a clinical psychologist says we can speak with our children about the tragedy.
Community members are mourning after a gunman rams into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc Township. The Pulse speaks with law enforcement about how the investigation could play out and how churches can secure themselves. Plus, how a clinical psychologist says we can speak with our children about the tragedy.
Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
Hegseth's military leaders meeting: Trump will attend, reportedly speak
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops
President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."
President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."
Comey reacts to charges & DC & Lansing budget battles
Former FBI Director James Comey reacts to the Justice Department charging him with lying to Congress and obstruction. Former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider weighs in. Plus, discussing the budget battles happening in Lansing and Washington with Congressman Tim Walberg and State Representative Noah Arbit
Former FBI Director James Comey reacts to the Justice Department charging him with lying to Congress and obstruction. Former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider weighs in. Plus, discussing the budget battles happening in Lansing and Washington with Congressman Tim Walberg and State Representative Noah Arbit
Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.
The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.
Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
Michigan budget deal reached & TikTok deal agreement
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers announce a budget deal ahead of the state?s deadline. Plus, breaking down the deal to bring TikTok under American ownership.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers announce a budget deal ahead of the state?s deadline. Plus, breaking down the deal to bring TikTok under American ownership.
Former FBI Director James Comey charged with making false statements, obstruction
James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction.
James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction.