Impact of tariffs on inflation & public media funding threatened
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The Pulse speaks with an economics professor about how tariffs are impacting inflation & the economy. Plus, the General Manager of WGVU discusses the impact funding cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting could have in our state.

Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports

President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.

ICE moves to end bond hearings for detained migrants, memo shows

ICE will stop granting bond hearings for detained migrants, rather than allow them to go before an immigration judge and potentially remain free while their cases proceed.

Detroit mayoral primary candidates layout vision for city's future as election ramps up

The primary election is just a few weeks away, and one of the biggest positions up for grabs is being mayor of Detroit. Seven candidates took part in a forum where they had a chance to lay out a vision for Detroit’s future.

Detroit mayoral candidates layout vision for city's future as primaries creep up
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The discussion on Tuesday revolved around Detroit?s small business community. Each candidate tried to link their prior life experiences with the future of Detroit. The question is who can convince the voters their vision is the best for right now.

SCOTUS ruling on Education Department & Budget Bill fallout
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A major win for President Trump as the Supreme Court allows the administration to move forward with Department of Education layoffs. Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio looks at the impact. Plus, a look at the fallout from the president?s budget bill on America?s most vulnerable children

SCOTUS lets Trump to continue Dept. of Education layoffs & Biden breaks silence on cognitive concerns
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Former DPD Chief James White is in the guest seat tonight as the CEO of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network to talk about concerns with cuts under the Big Beautiful Bill and Former DPD Chief James White also discusses the continued push for justice in the Samantha Woll case.

Efforts being made to prevent Michigan lawmakers to take political contributions

Efforts to prevent Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, and other companies from financially supporting state politicians have broad public support, according to one of the leaders of a petition drive aiming to ban these contributions.

Effort to restrict future political contributions in Michigan
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McBrearty reported that public support for the ban was at 79% before messaging and increased to 86% afterward. This figure is expected to catch the attention of the leadership at Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, and Michigan Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.

State department layoffs announced & answering your Medicaid questions
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The State Department announces more than 1,300 people will be laid off as part of a reorganization plan by the Trump administration. Plus, Elder Law Attorney Pat Simasko answers viewer questions about cuts to Medicaid in the President's now-signed budget bill.

Impact of Trump?s budget bill & civility conversation
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Medicaid has been a key focus for Americans after President Trump?s budget bill is signed into law, but it could have a huge impact on the housing market as well. Plus, Rep. Lisa McClain with her take on the bill. And a conversation with two veteran journalists about civility in politics.

Trump's tariff on Brazil & state of the race for MI Governor
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President Trump puts a new tariff on Brazil, but not for the reason you might think. Why he says the country's mistreated its former president. Plus, taking a look at the state of the race for Michigan Governor with Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters & Troy Mayor Ethan Baker.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy named acting NASA administrator

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will dually serve as acting NASA administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.