Trump's speech to Congress: The biggest moments, and what to know

President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, outlining his administration's priorities and policies. Here are the key takeaways from the speech.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivers Democratic rebuttal to Trump’s congressional address

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivered the Democratic response to President Trump’s speech, challenging his economic policies and warning against extreme government cuts.

Trump vows to stop federal funding for any school that allows 'illegal' protests

The president posted a message on social media Tuesday calling for arrests and deportation for anyone participating in what he referred to as “illegal protests."

Explain tariffs to me: What are they? How do they work?

A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Here's what to know about them, why they're used, and what economists say.

Swan Boat Club crash trial: Mother of children killed recalls learning what happened from hospital

During the second day of testimony during Marshella Chidester's Swan Boat Club trial, the mother of the two children killed in the crash took the stand to discuss the moment she learned her children had died.

Ypsilanti robbery thwarted by good Samaritan

A robbery was thwarted by a good samaritan who says he acted on instinct at a store in Ypsilanti.

Pontiac School District addresses rumors of school closures and changes

Rumors of potential widespread changes in the Pontiac School District spark fear and uncertainty as the district’s superintendent is speaking out to squash the rumors.

Trump pauses aid to Ukraine after Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause" to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting last week.

I-696 closure: Three things to know

MDOT is closing eastbound 696 starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 3 for two years as part of a massive reconstruction project.

Dearborn requires waste processing company to mitigate more air pollution following second settlement

In April 2023, the City filed a lawsuit against the company for continual violations of the City’s ordinance prohibiting the spread of fugitive dust, containing hazardous waste, from industrial operations and posing serious public health and environmental hazards to Dearborn’s Southend residents.

Detroit Zoo unveils newest penguin, Atticus

Meet the Detroit Zoo's newest penguin chick, a big ball of fluff named Atticus.

75-year-old Michigan woman loses $35K+ in PayPal scam

An email from a scammer claiming to be from PayPal led to a Troy woman losing more than $35,000.

Lil Baby responds after Atlanta police link rapper to teen murders

Atlanta rapper Lil Baby is pushing back after Atlanta Police Homicide Commander Maj. Ralph Woolfolk suggested that a music video shoot he held last summer contributed to the deaths of two 13-year-old boys.

I-696 closure pushed to March 3, says MDOT

The start of a major construction project that will affect thousands of Michigan drivers per day has been pushed back, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).