Trump & Putin phone call & James Craig on race for mayor
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have a phone call, attempting to reach a cease fire in the Russia-Ukraine war. Plus, Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig discusses his goals for Detroit & his message for voters as he runs for mayor
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have a phone call, attempting to reach a cease fire in the Russia-Ukraine war. Plus, Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig discusses his goals for Detroit & his message for voters as he runs for mayor
Democratic divisions, clemency clash & the states of the races
Democratic divisions reach a fever pitch following the vote to avoid a government shutdown. Plus, President Trump says President Biden?s pardons are void, claiming he signed them with auto pen. And looking ahead to the Detroit mayoral and Michigan gubernatorial races.
Democratic divisions reach a fever pitch following the vote to avoid a government shutdown. Plus, President Trump says President Biden?s pardons are void, claiming he signed them with auto pen. And looking ahead to the Detroit mayoral and Michigan gubernatorial races.
Hamtramck residents with ties to Yemen react to U.S. attacks on Houthis rebels
President Trump ordered weekend military attacks in Yemen, which killed 53 people. Many Yemeni people live in Hamtramck, who supported Trump during the election, but now feel betrayed.
President Trump ordered weekend military attacks in Yemen, which killed 53 people. Many Yemeni people live in Hamtramck, who supported Trump during the election, but now feel betrayed.
Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE
One after another, callers on a telephone town hall with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga pressed the Michigan Republican about possible cuts to Social Security. Among them was a retired teacher and coach from West Michigan who said he and his wife, both with disabilities, have struggled to access their benefits.
One after another, callers on a telephone town hall with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga pressed the Michigan Republican about possible cuts to Social Security. Among them was a retired teacher and coach from West Michigan who said he and his wife, both with disabilities, have struggled to access their benefits.
Hundreds of Venezuelans deported by Trump administration despite judge's order
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
Trump signs government funding bill, avoiding a shutdown
Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.
Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.
Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
Medicaid cut fears & talkin' tariffs
Dr. Mehmet Oz's confirmation hearing sparks new fears that Medicaid could be cut, despite President Trump saying during the campaign programs like that would not be. Plus, the impact of tariffs on restaurants, retailers & Canadian autoworkers.
Dr. Mehmet Oz's confirmation hearing sparks new fears that Medicaid could be cut, despite President Trump saying during the campaign programs like that would not be. Plus, the impact of tariffs on restaurants, retailers & Canadian autoworkers.
Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Dr. Oz sidesteps senators’ questions about Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
Judge orders fired workers reinstated & Barlow on the race for Detroit Mayor
A judge orders the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired government employees. Plus, Detroit businessman John Barlow discusses his campaign for Motor City mayor.
A judge orders the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired government employees. Plus, Detroit businessman John Barlow discusses his campaign for Motor City mayor.
Traverse City music director fired from church over same-sex marriage
Michigan's civil rights laws say employers can not discriminate, yet that's exactly what a music director from Traverse City says happened to him and that the priest lied about it to parishioners.
Michigan's civil rights laws say employers can not discriminate, yet that's exactly what a music director from Traverse City says happened to him and that the priest lied about it to parishioners.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Pete Buttigieg says he won't be running for governor or US Senate in upcoming races
Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.
Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.
Impact of steel and aluminum tariffs
Discussing how tariffs on steel and aluminum will impact the auto industry. Plus, former Detroit police chief officially throws his hat into the mayoral race.
Discussing how tariffs on steel and aluminum will impact the auto industry. Plus, former Detroit police chief officially throws his hat into the mayoral race.
Dearborn Heights Mayor Bazzi appointed as US ambassador to Tunisia by President Trump
He’s the mayor of Dearborn Heights, but President Donald Trump has tapped him to be an ambassador to Tunisia.
He’s the mayor of Dearborn Heights, but President Donald Trump has tapped him to be an ambassador to Tunisia.