‘Big beautiful bill’ passes in Senate: What’s in it and what comes next
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
More than half of Americans oppose Trump's spending bill, poll shows
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
Deadline for 'Big Beautiful Bill' approaching
President Trump's July 4 deadline for his massive spending bill is fast approaching. But with Democrats' delay tactics and not all Republicans on board, will that actually happen? The Pulse debates that with political commentators Gina Keller & Brandon Brice.
President Trump's July 4 deadline for his massive spending bill is fast approaching. But with Democrats' delay tactics and not all Republicans on board, will that actually happen? The Pulse debates that with political commentators Gina Keller & Brandon Brice.
Senators hunker down on Capitol Hill for a long day of votes on Trump’s big bill
Senators hunkered down Monday to consider proposed amendments to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid challenges including the weekend announcement from one GOP senator that he won’t run for reelection after opposing the package over its Medicaid health care cuts.
Senators hunkered down Monday to consider proposed amendments to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid challenges including the weekend announcement from one GOP senator that he won’t run for reelection after opposing the package over its Medicaid health care cuts.
EPA employees name ‘declaration of dissent’ over agency moves under President Trump
A group of Environmental Protection Agency employees on Monday published a declaration of dissent from the agency’s policies under the Trump administration, saying they "undermine the EPA mission of protecting human health and the environment."
A group of Environmental Protection Agency employees on Monday published a declaration of dissent from the agency’s policies under the Trump administration, saying they "undermine the EPA mission of protecting human health and the environment."
Fewer adults are ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ proud to be an American, poll shows
A new Gallup poll reveals that U.S. national pride has dropped to a record low. Here’s what they found.
A new Gallup poll reveals that U.S. national pride has dropped to a record low. Here’s what they found.
Elon Musk says Senate bill would 'destroy millions of jobs' and hike taxes
Elon Musk’s spat with President Trump over the "big, beautiful bill" continues. Here's the latest of his criticisms.
Elon Musk’s spat with President Trump over the "big, beautiful bill" continues. Here's the latest of his criticisms.
THE INTERVIEW I Litman says Supreme Court’s nationwide injunction ruling masks a false equivalency
In a 6–3 ruling, the justices sharply limited the use of nationwide injunctions, sweeping court orders that can freeze a federal policy for the entire country, even when only a handful of plaintiffs sue. Critics argue these injunctions are essential guardrails to keep presidents in check. Supporters of the decision say they’ve become partisan weapons that let a single judge override national sentiment.
In a 6–3 ruling, the justices sharply limited the use of nationwide injunctions, sweeping court orders that can freeze a federal policy for the entire country, even when only a handful of plaintiffs sue. Critics argue these injunctions are essential guardrails to keep presidents in check. Supporters of the decision say they’ve become partisan weapons that let a single judge override national sentiment.
'Big, beautiful' bill update: Senate debate begins after 16-hour reading
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill of tax breaks and Medicaid cuts is one step closer to passage after it cleared a key procedural hurdle overnight.
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill of tax breaks and Medicaid cuts is one step closer to passage after it cleared a key procedural hurdle overnight.
'Big, beautiful' budget bill latest: Senate preps for all-night voting session
The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for the GOP, as some Republicans have voiced opposition to President Trump's signature spending bill.
The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for the GOP, as some Republicans have voiced opposition to President Trump's signature spending bill.
Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling & Medicaid cuts concerns
The Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship leaves a lot more questions than answers. Plus, a family who knows firsthand about the importance of Medicaid discusses the impact proposed cuts could have.
The Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship leaves a lot more questions than answers. Plus, a family who knows firsthand about the importance of Medicaid discusses the impact proposed cuts could have.
Board approves Ranked Choice Voting summary that residents will see on petitions
Ranked Choice Voting is not how Michigan chooses its elected officials. But it could be as a ballot proposal works its way through the process. Here's where things stand
Ranked Choice Voting is not how Michigan chooses its elected officials. But it could be as a ballot proposal works its way through the process. Here's where things stand
Senate blocks effort to check Trump's war powers
The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.
The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.
Iran airstrike constitutionality questions & political fallout
As questions continue about how effective the U.S. Airstrike against Iran was, some lawmakers are questioning if President Trump's move was constitutional. Plus, Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio weighs in on the political fallout.
As questions continue about how effective the U.S. Airstrike against Iran was, some lawmakers are questioning if President Trump's move was constitutional. Plus, Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio weighs in on the political fallout.
U.S. airstrike on Iran success questions & budget battle
As questions swirl around how successful a U.S. air strike on Iran?s nuclear facility was, The Pulse speaks with a University of Michigan Nuclear Engineering professor to get his perspective. Plus, debating whether the president?s budget bill will make it to his desk by July 4
As questions swirl around how successful a U.S. air strike on Iran?s nuclear facility was, The Pulse speaks with a University of Michigan Nuclear Engineering professor to get his perspective. Plus, debating whether the president?s budget bill will make it to his desk by July 4
World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
Trump officials hold first classified briefing with Congress on Iran strikes
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Proposed Michigan laws banning ghost guns, bump stocks advance
Proposed laws that would ban bump stocks and ghost guns advanced Wednesday in the Michigan Senate.
Proposed laws that would ban bump stocks and ghost guns advanced Wednesday in the Michigan Senate.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.