McMorrow on the race for U.S. Senate
Democratic State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins The Pulse following her announcement that she's running for U.S. Senate. Hear her message for voters and goals if she's elected.
Michigan Planned Parenthood impacted by Trump federal cuts, closing 3 centers
Planned Parenthood says it is fighting back - expanding Telehealth services to seven days a week - expanding their hours and patient navigators - because nearly 60,000 patients a year depend on it.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
Unpacking the impact of Trump’s new tariffs
The whole world is talking about President Donald Trump’s massive tariff package. A closer look at the impact on the auto industry, political landscape and the U.S. relationship with Canada.
Trump tariff list: How much will each country be charged?
President Donald Trump revealed his administration's long list of tariffs that are expected to go into effect as early as April 3 at midnight. So how much is each country being charged?
How did Cory Booker speak for 25 hours without even a bathroom break?
The New Jersey senator's Senate floor marathon speech broke a record set 68 years ago by then-Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.
Trump tax-cut package moving forward in Senate
The costs of the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and how to pay for it are still up for debate.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow officially announces bid for US Senate seat
Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow, who floated as a replacement for Gary Peters' United States Senate seat, officially announced her candidacy on Wednesday.
DHHS cuts begin & TikTok on the clock
Cuts begin at the Department of Health and Human Services. The Pulse takes a closer look at what's impacted. Plus, what a deal for TikTok could look like as a deadline to sell or face a ban looms.
Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford overcomes Elon Musk-endorsed judge, wins Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.
Trump’s third term talks & Gilchrist runs for governor
President Donald Trump says he’s not joking about looking at ways to run for a third term as president. But the constitution says that can’t happen. Plus, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist on his bid for governor of Michigan.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Trevor Milton, Nikola founder, pardoned by President Trump
Prosecutors said Trevor Milton claimed to have built a revolutionary truck that was actually a GM truck with Nikola’s logo stamped onto it.
University of Michigan ends DEI & talking tariffs
Reaction to the University of Michigan eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Plus, an auto industry analyst and financial advisor on how the new auto import tariffs could impact the industry & your bank account.
Students react to the University of Michigan's plan to dismantle DEI programs
The University of Michigan is shutting down its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. On campus, reactions are mixed, with some students saying they’ve been anticipating this decision and others fearing what’s next.