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

Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records

Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.

RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone

The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.

Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data

States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.

Michigan budget deal reached & TikTok deal agreement
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers announce a budget deal ahead of the state?s deadline. Plus, breaking down the deal to bring TikTok under American ownership.

Government shutdown looms: Mass layoffs threaten federal workers

The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.

House meets threshold to force vote on Epstein files

A special election in Arizona gives the U.S. House enough support to force a vote that could compel the Justice Department to release all of its files on Jeffrey Epstein.

DOJ seeks to indict former FBI Director James Comey

Trump sees Comey as one of his biggest political adversaries, and has long sought retribution for the investigation into ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

Fact checking Trump's Tylenol & Autism claims & Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV
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The Pulse does a reality check of President Trump's claims about Acetaminophen, where he linked it to Autism. Plus, breaking down the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV from his suspension.

Michigan budget countdown continues as government shutdown looms

As former ball player Yogi Berra used to say, "It's not over till it's over," but under the dome this week, there is more positive energy that it will be over with a new budget and a road fix plan.