US Rep. John James announces run for Michigan governor

The Republican said in a statement he is campaigning on common sense principals to “bring sanity and prosperity back to Michigan."

Worst stock market days in history

Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.

Trump tariff turmoil leads to Ford offering customers employee discount
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In a high-stakes move, Stellantis and Ford are slashing prices. This comes amid tariffs on imported inventory, which won't be able to keep up.

McMorrow on the race for U.S. Senate
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Democratic State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins The Pulse following her announcement that she's running for U.S. Senate. Hear her message for voters and goals if she's elected.

Michigan Planned Parenthood impacted by Trump federal cuts, closing 3 centers

Planned Parenthood says it is fighting back - expanding Telehealth services to seven days a week - expanding their hours and patient navigators - because nearly 60,000 patients a year depend on it.

Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.

Unpacking the impact of Trump?s new tariffs
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The whole world is talking about President Donald Trump?s massive tariff package. A closer look at the impact on the auto industry, political landscape and the U.S. relationship with Canada.

Trump tariff list: How much will each country be charged?

President Donald Trump revealed his administration's long list of tariffs that are expected to go into effect as early as April 3 at midnight. So how much is each country being charged?

How did Cory Booker speak for 25 hours without even a bathroom break?

The New Jersey senator's Senate floor marathon speech broke a record set 68 years ago by then-Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.

Trump tax-cut package moving forward in Senate

The costs of the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and how to pay for it are still up for debate.

HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know

Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.

Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow officially announces bid for US Senate seat

Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow, who floated as a replacement for Gary Peters' United States Senate seat, officially announced her candidacy on Wednesday.

DHHS cuts begin & TikTok on the clock
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Cuts begin at the Department of Health and Human Services. The Pulse takes a closer look at what's impacted. Plus, what a deal for TikTok could look like as a deadline to sell or face a ban looms.

Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats

Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.

Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech

In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.

Trump?s third term talks & Gilchrist runs for governor
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President Donald Trump says he?s not joking about looking at ways to run for a third term as president. But the constitution says that can?t happen. Plus, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist on his bid for governor of Michigan.

New push to cap rising prescription prices in Michigan
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We're talking about a panel of five people hand-picked by Governor Gretchen Whitmer who would essentially look over the price of prescription drugs and set a limit on how much they can charge.

Health & Human Services changes concerns & Signal scandal
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As Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to overhaul the agency, new concerns that some vital programs could be weakened or eliminated. Plus, a federal judge orders Trump administration officials to preserve all messages in a controversial Signal thread. And, debating the administration's efforts to curb Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts.