Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
What happens during a presidential funeral and a look back at past funerals
A presidential funeral in the United States is a carefully orchestrated event, blending solemn traditions and heartfelt tributes.
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker: What to know
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.
Former longtime Dearborn Mayor John 'Jack' O'Reilly Jr. has died, says family
The former mayor of Dearborn, John “Jack” O'Reilly Jr., has died, said his son on Facebook on Wednesday.
Warren political turmoil: Mayor faces recall over land bank dispute
A new mayor and virtually a new council seem to be at odds in Warren, just like in the previous administration, in a story filled with Deja vu for residents in the area.
Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day
After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.
AI, abortion, guns, and marijuana - here are the laws going into effect in 2025
Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another.
Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Detroit attorney Todd Perkins announce plans to run for mayor
Well-known Detroit attorney Todd Perkins made the announcement that he plans to run for mayor Friday night.
U.S. House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before shutdown deadline
Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown , the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Mystery drones over US prompt calls for answers from government, new legislation
Mystery drones over the United States have lawmakers and law enforcement calling for more answers from the government, along with more power to address these flying objects.
House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
What happened to bipartisan spending bill meant to avert government shutdown?
Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.
Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
Child in Detroit gets hold of father's gun, shoots himself in the hand
A father in Detroit was arrested Tuesday morning after police say his son got hold of his gun and shot himself.
Michigan Dems thwarted by attendance in efforts to pass gun law bills during lame duck session
Michigan Democratic lawmakers are trying to get a package of gun bills through in Lansing but are unlikely to do so because of on Detroit representative who is sitting out.