'Big beautiful bill' blocked & FBI on the move
A key part of President Trump's budget bill is blocked in committee. Plus, why the FBI is moving out of its storied Washington, D.C. headquarters
A key part of President Trump's budget bill is blocked in committee. Plus, why the FBI is moving out of its storied Washington, D.C. headquarters
Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Conservatives block Trump's big tax cuts bill
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
In a stunning setback, conservatives have blocked President Trump's promised tax breaks and spending cuts from moving forward, for now.
Birthright citizenship battle & Tate on Senate run
Diving into the birthright citizenship battle playing out at the U.S. Supreme Court, and what else is at stake in these arguments. Plus, State Rep. Joe Tate discusses why he's running for U.S. Senate.
Diving into the birthright citizenship battle playing out at the U.S. Supreme Court, and what else is at stake in these arguments. Plus, State Rep. Joe Tate discusses why he's running for U.S. Senate.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Poll on Democrats? optimism & Perkins runs for Detroit mayor
A new poll shows the optimism level for Democrats moving forward, and it isn?t good. Plus, attorney Todd Perkins discusses his run for Detroit mayor.
A new poll shows the optimism level for Democrats moving forward, and it isn?t good. Plus, attorney Todd Perkins discusses his run for Detroit mayor.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Medicaid cut concerns & inside Michigan politics
House republicans propose billions of dollars in cuts, primarily to Medicaid, to fund trillions of dollars in tax breaks. The Pulse answers your questions about the topic. Plus, Sam Robinson & Malachi Barrett weigh in on several key races coming up in Michigan
House republicans propose billions of dollars in cuts, primarily to Medicaid, to fund trillions of dollars in tax breaks. The Pulse answers your questions about the topic. Plus, Sam Robinson & Malachi Barrett weigh in on several key races coming up in Michigan
Michigan judge tosses abortion restrictions, ending 24-hour waiting period and informed consent
In the first major test of Michigan's new abortion protections, a judge dismissed restrictions under the 2022 constitutional amendment that citizens added.
In the first major test of Michigan's new abortion protections, a judge dismissed restrictions under the 2022 constitutional amendment that citizens added.
Washtenaw County prosecutor Eli Savit announces Michigan attorney general campaign
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is running for Michigan attorney general.
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is running for Michigan attorney general.
Controversy after Trump plans to use Qatar plane as Air Force One
President Donald Trump's plan to receive a luxury plane from Qatar and use the jet as Air Force One is receiving mixed reactions. The panel discusses the ethics of this issue.
President Donald Trump's plan to receive a luxury plane from Qatar and use the jet as Air Force One is receiving mixed reactions. The panel discusses the ethics of this issue.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Hidden 18th-century passageway revealed under Lincoln’s room in US Capitol
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
Stevens on race for U.S. Senate & asking the experts
Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins The Pulse to discuss her run for U.S. Senate. Plus, taking your questions about the potential impact of tariffs on the housing market and the political cycle as a whole to the experts.
Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins The Pulse to discuss her run for U.S. Senate. Plus, taking your questions about the potential impact of tariffs on the housing market and the political cycle as a whole to the experts.
Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
A look at Pope Leo XIV's views
The new pope, Leo XIV, was elected Thursday. The panel discusses the views of the man selected to replace Pope Francis.
The new pope, Leo XIV, was elected Thursday. The panel discusses the views of the man selected to replace Pope Francis.
Detroit mayoral candidates speak during forum, months before election
Detroit voters are three months out from choosing the next mayor in a crowded race. Meanwhile, the long list of candidates is making their voices heard.
Detroit voters are three months out from choosing the next mayor in a crowded race. Meanwhile, the long list of candidates is making their voices heard.