‘Senior bonus’ explained: What Trump's budget bill means for Social Security taxes
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could give seniors earning under $75K a tax break of up to $6,000. Here's what we know.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could give seniors earning under $75K a tax break of up to $6,000. Here's what we know.
State budget negotiations on pause with lawmakers home for July 4
Lawmakers could not agree on whether to fix the roads and schools at the same time or separate the issues before the holiday break.
Lawmakers could not agree on whether to fix the roads and schools at the same time or separate the issues before the holiday break.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
House Republicans push for final vote on Trump's spending bill
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
Senate passes 'Big Beautiful Bill,' setting up fight in U.S. House & Brink running for Congress
The Senate passes President Trump's massive tax & spending cuts bill, setting up another fight in the U.S. House. The Pulse speaks with Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio about the next steps, plus attorney Pat Simasko takes your questions about the future of Medicaid. Plus, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink discusses her run for Michigan's 7th Congressional District seat.
The Senate passes President Trump's massive tax & spending cuts bill, setting up another fight in the U.S. House. The Pulse speaks with Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio about the next steps, plus attorney Pat Simasko takes your questions about the future of Medicaid. Plus, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink discusses her run for Michigan's 7th Congressional District seat.
Another Democrat announces campaign to unseat Tom Barrett in central Michigan district
A second Democrat is seeking to flip one of Michigan’s most competitive U.S. House districts as the party seeks to reclaim a majority in the 2026 midterms.
A second Democrat is seeking to flip one of Michigan’s most competitive U.S. House districts as the party seeks to reclaim a majority in the 2026 midterms.
'They grabbed my phone': Detroit mayoral candidate on TikTok confrontation
A Detroit mayoral candidate is getting a lot of attention online, and he says it's for all the wrong reasons.
A Detroit mayoral candidate is getting a lot of attention online, and he says it's for all the wrong reasons.
‘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.