All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Trump federal funding pause: Metro Detroit child care center concerned for future
It has been a busy few days for the new Trump administration as they brought about more sweeping changes early this week, including military orders and a pause in federal funding, as the president moves into his second week in office.
Bounty hunters could target migrants under proposed Mississippi bill
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat with unexpected annoucement
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection. This opens up a key Senate seat.
Trump DEI roll backs: Detroit organization helps amplify minority owned businesses
It is being called a more "merit-based approach" by the new Trump administration as the President signed an executive order to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs implemented to improve progress for minorities in the workforce.
Live updates: Trump expected to sign flurry of new military orders
Trump is expected to sign a flurry of new executive orders focused on the military.
Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments
President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.
ICE begins 'targeted operations' in Chicago amid fears of immigration raids
ICE, along with several other federal agencies, began what they called "enhanced targeted operations" on Sunday in Chicago.
Kristi Noem sworn in as Homeland Security Secretary
Kristi Noem was sworn in as homeland security secretary by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home Saturday.
Trump fires inspectors general: What to know
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies.
CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.
Nonprofit 'Hey Yall Detroit' halts operations amid ICE raid fears in Texas
A Detroit nonprofit has ceased operations as the founder says it was due to fears of ICE raids and arrests of immigrant farmworkers in Texas.
Trump targets FEMA while visiting disaster zones in North Carolina, California
President Donald Trump said he's considering "getting rid of" FEMA as he hit the road for the first time since his second inauguration, visiting victims of Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary
Despite the controversy surrounding his past behavior, former veteran and FOX News host Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
Mississippi 'contraception begins at erections' bill. Here’s what we know
The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."
Elon Musk's DOGE setting its sights on the penny
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's order on birthright citizenship
Less than three days after it was signed, President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship has run into its first legal roadblock. A judge called it "blatantly unconstitutional."
Guns turned in at Michigan buyback programs must be fully destroyed due to new law
Michigan State Police will be required to destroy any guns turned in during firearm buyback programs.