Metro Detroit TSA officers speak on the impact by the government shutdown

It is day two of the government shutdown and the pressure is already mounting. FOX 2 talked with TSA officers at airports across Michigan as workers on the front lines of air travel are still showing up to keep passengers safe.

Fact-checking misinformation about the partial government shutdown
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The Pulse fact-checks a claim spreading like wildfire about the partial government shutdown that is incorrect. Plus, reaction from Michigan's Democratic and Republican Party leaders about the budget battles in Lansing and Washington, D.C.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Countdown to a partial government shutdown
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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 Pulse Special: Grand Blanc Township church attack
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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.

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.

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."

Comey reacts to charges & DC & Lansing budget battles
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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