Congress defers to President Trump on Iran
Congressional Republicans have deferred to President Trump on the war in Iran as the 60-day deadline in the War Powers Resolution passes. The Pulse takes a closer look at where talks stand between the United States and Iran as gas prices soar.
Congressional Republicans have deferred to President Trump on the war in Iran as the 60-day deadline in the War Powers Resolution passes. The Pulse takes a closer look at where talks stand between the United States and Iran as gas prices soar.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
McMorrow deleted tweets controversy & impact of influencers on elections
State Senator Mallory McMorrow is facing criticism for social media posts she deleted, similar to a controversy her opponent, Abdul El-Sayed faced months before. The Pulse examines the tweets and gets perspective from Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio. Plus, Tanner Friedman Public Relations Co-Founder Matt Friedman discusses the affect influencers are having on elections and our political discourse.
State Senator Mallory McMorrow is facing criticism for social media posts she deleted, similar to a controversy her opponent, Abdul El-Sayed faced months before. The Pulse examines the tweets and gets perspective from Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio. Plus, Tanner Friedman Public Relations Co-Founder Matt Friedman discusses the affect influencers are having on elections and our political discourse.
Why did Mallory McMorrow delete old social media postings?
A candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat is facing heat after she deleted thousands of old social media posts from her X account.
A candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat is facing heat after she deleted thousands of old social media posts from her X account.
Oakland County GOP debate - how to watch
The race for the Michigan executive office intensifies Thursday as four leading Republican contenders prepare to square off in a gubernatorial debate hosted at Visioneering, a prominent aerospace and defense manufacturer.
The race for the Michigan executive office intensifies Thursday as four leading Republican contenders prepare to square off in a gubernatorial debate hosted at Visioneering, a prominent aerospace and defense manufacturer.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Hegseth faces questions on war in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces tough question over the war in Iran from House Democrats. The Pulse takes a closer look at what was said, plus Oakland University History Professor James Naus weighs in on whether President Trump's invoking of religion could inflame tensions in the war in Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces tough question over the war in Iran from House Democrats. The Pulse takes a closer look at what was said, plus Oakland University History Professor James Naus weighs in on whether President Trump's invoking of religion could inflame tensions in the war in Iran.
Supreme Court backs anti-abortion center in First Amendment case
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit, cites WHCA dinner shooting
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
MI House lawmakers push to investigate Epstein's ties to Interlochen
As survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse push to find out who knew what, and when, the Michigan State House of Representatives is looking to investigate his ties to the Interlochen Center for the Arts. State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou discusses the effort.
As survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse push to find out who knew what, and when, the Michigan State House of Representatives is looking to investigate his ties to the Interlochen Center for the Arts. State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou discusses the effort.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department
The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.
The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.
GM expects $500 million from tariff refund after Trump administration taxes thrown out
The automaker told shareholders the company expects a $500 million refund from the U.S. government.
The automaker told shareholders the company expects a $500 million refund from the U.S. government.
Trumps welcome King Charles, Queen Camilla to White House: 'My mother had a crush on Charles'
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Tuesday ahead of the King's afternoon address to Congress.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Tuesday ahead of the King's afternoon address to Congress.
The latest in the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting
Tonight on the Pulse, more details into the White House shooting and the suspect allegedly behind it. Plus, Melanie Clark, an anti-Kratom advocate, ties into the Kratom ban moving through Lansing.
Tonight on the Pulse, more details into the White House shooting and the suspect allegedly behind it. Plus, Melanie Clark, an anti-Kratom advocate, ties into the Kratom ban moving through Lansing.
Live updates: Rubio appears to rule out reported Iranian peace proposal
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.