Detroit councilmember kicked off 2025 ballot sues city clerk to be reinstated

Gabriela Santiago-Romero, the District 6 councilmember in Detroit, is contesting her disqualification from the 2025 primary ballot by the Detroit City Clerk.

Talkin? tariffs & Signal scandal
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A discussion about tariffs from a business and political perspective. Plus, the step Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took to use Signal on his personal computer in his office.

Many detained at Detroit-Windsor border after wrong turn
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There have been 213 people, including families, have been detained at the Detroit-Windsor border, between January and March, according to the lawmaker and two immigrant rights groups. Most of the people detained made the wrong turn toward the Ambassador Bridge, leading to their detention at the border.

Student debt: Department of Education to begin involuntary collections
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The Department of Education will soon start collecting on student loans that are in default. This includes possible wage garnishments for those whose loans are defaulted.

Stevens joins senate race & the future of the RenCen
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Congresswoman Haley Stevens becomes the latest candidate in the race for senate. Plus, the new owner of one of the Renaissance Center towers joins The Pulse to talk about the future of the iconic structure.

Michigan Special Election: Guide to May 6 races around the state

The first election of the year is nearly here - and dozens of municipalities have something on the ballot around metro Detroit.

Pope Francis' legacy
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Pope Francis died Monday at 88-years-old. The Pulse takes a closer look at his life & legacy, as well as what's next for the Catholic Church

'50501' protests happening across US today: What to know

More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s agenda.

RFK files released & Trump vs. SCOTUS
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The Trump administration releases files related to the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Plus, diving into how the Supreme Court can enforce its order for the Trump administration to return a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination released

New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was killed after giving a speech celebrating his victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary in 1968.

Michigan's proof-of-citizenship ballot proposal draft approved by election board

The controversial amendment would require either a birth certificate, passport, or document proving citizenship before voting in Michigan. Opponents say it adds burdens to the voting process while supporters argue it keeps noncitizens from casting a ballot.

El-Sayed on the race for Senate
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The race for U.S. Senate adds another name to the list. Former Wayne County Health director and 2018 candidate for governor Dr. Abdul El-Sayed announces he's running for the democratic nomination. He joined The Pulse to discuss his goals for Michigan and message for voters.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.

Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook

President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?

Abdul El-Sayed running for U.S. Senate in Michigan

The former director of Wayne County's Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Service is running for U.S. Senate in his second bid for statewide office.

Trump vs. courts & the immigration issue
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The Trump administration takes on the courts after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered them to return a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Plus, two conservatives with different takes on the president debate if his approach to immigration is correct.

State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran

The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.

Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.