Oakland County Democratic commissioners approve pay raises, GOP members object
Pay raises are on the way for Oakland County commissioners after Democratic board members voted to give themselves a significant increase.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
McConnell slams polio vaccine critics in apparent warning to RFK Jr.
Reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawyer once asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine sparked a warning from Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
Bill raising Michigan hunting and fishing licenses prices clears committee
In addition to raising the costs of licenses, the legislation also lowers the age requirement for acquiring a fishing license to 16 years old, as well as lower the senior discount from 60% to 25%.
President-elect Donald Trump says Kari Lake will be Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
Mayor Pete for governor? Michigan Democrats look to Buttigieg as next state leader
Though Pete Buttigieg has publicly and privately stated that he won’t make any decisions about his future until after the Biden administration ends on Jan. 20, he has already fielded calls from Michigan Democrats urging him to enter the 2026 race.
City Council President Sheffield announces run for mayor of Detroit
It wasn't the best kept secret, but on Tuesday night, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield formally announced her bid for mayor.
McConnell falls, sprains wrist after GOP luncheon
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.
Democrat Jocelyn Benson rips Mike Duggan's independent bid for governor
The Secretary of State has made it no mystery of her interest in the seat. Then last week, the Detroit mayor made waves of his own that he intended to make a gubernatorial run.
‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data
Democrats are pushing legislation to protect reproductive health data before the GOP retakes control of the Michigan House. The bill is among a package of proposed laws meant to expand access to birth control and others.
Macomb County Exec Mark Hackel 'in no hurry' on decision for governor race
"Great question, I get that all the time," said Hackel.
House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Trump nominates Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his nomination of Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano for Social Security Administration commissioner.
Duggan runs for governor as independent: 'People feel left out of both parties'
“I’ve watched what’s happened in Lansing and it has gotten worse and worse - the partisan environment is more and more toxic," he said.
Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announces run for governor of Michigan
After announcing his plans not to run again, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan shared his next steps - running for governor of Michigan.
Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.