The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Chicago National Guard fight & shutdown blame game continues
Illinois and Chicago are gearing up for a fight as President Trump announces the National Guard will be deployed into the Windy City. Plus, the President says he?s open to a deal with democrats on Affordable Care Act subsidies. What Congresswoman Haley Stevens says can be done to end the stalemate.
Illinois and Chicago are gearing up for a fight as President Trump announces the National Guard will be deployed into the Windy City. Plus, the President says he?s open to a deal with democrats on Affordable Care Act subsidies. What Congresswoman Haley Stevens says can be done to end the stalemate.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Shutdown posts prompt Hatch Act questions & Michigan Budget Passes
Posts by various government agencies blaming democrats for the government shutdown are prompting questions about if employees are violating the Hatch Act. Plus, Governor Whitmer weighs in on the passage of Michigan?s budget
Posts by various government agencies blaming democrats for the government shutdown are prompting questions about if employees are violating the Hatch Act. Plus, Governor Whitmer weighs in on the passage of Michigan?s budget
Michigan lawmakers pass $81B budget with road funding plan and cuts elsewhere
It required compromise between each chamber, yielding a new road funding program, a massive wholesale tax on marijuana, while other parts of previous funding deals like universal free school lunches were maintained.
It required compromise between each chamber, yielding a new road funding program, a massive wholesale tax on marijuana, while other parts of previous funding deals like universal free school lunches were maintained.
Shutdown showdown & Proposed Michigan cannabis tax hike
The partial government shutdown continues with no deal in sight. The Pulse takes a closer look at what's impacted by the impasse. Plus, discussing how a proposed 24% tax hike for wholesale cannabis in Michigan could impact the industry.
The partial government shutdown continues with no deal in sight. The Pulse takes a closer look at what's impacted by the impasse. Plus, discussing how a proposed 24% tax hike for wholesale cannabis in Michigan could impact the industry.
Michigan House passes general spending bill, now heading to the Senate
The general omnibus bill passed the Michigan House Thursday night and now heads to the senate.
The general omnibus bill passed the Michigan House Thursday night and now heads to the senate.
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.
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.
Reddit user who wanted to kill 'Conservative Christian filth' in Michigan, sentenced
He said he enjoyed threatening conservative Christians, said he believed left-leaning political groups are not violent enough.
He said he enjoyed threatening conservative Christians, said he believed left-leaning political groups are not violent enough.
Fact-checking misinformation about the partial government shutdown
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.
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.
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.
What will government shutdown do to the economy? It depends, says expert
About 41 percent of Department of Health and Human Services employees will likely be furloughed.
About 41 percent of Department of Health and Human Services employees will likely be furloughed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.