Key issues ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
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With 42 days until the 2026 Midterm Elections, kitchen table issues are driving the discussion. Former Democratic State Representative Leslie Love, Hunter Lovell with the Republican National Committee and Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio discuss the issues candidates will have to address.

News outlets sue over denied White House access
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CNN, MSNow and Politico were denied White House access. They are now suing the Trump Administration.

Counting down to Election Day & Talkin' Tariffs
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A day after FOX 2's United States Senate Debate and with less than two months until Election Day, former Republican Candidate for Governor Tom Leonard and State Representative Jason Morgan discuss that race, as well as the race for Governor. Plus, former Auto Supply Chain Executive Jan Griffiths discusses the ongoing trade wars.

US Senate debate: Reaction and analysis after Mike Rogers declined
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Dr. Peter Trumbore from Oakland University reacts to the U.S. Senate debate with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed after Republican nominee Mike Rogers declined to attend. 

US Senate debate: What metro Detroiters asked Abdul El-Sayed
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U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed addressed questions from metro Detroiters during the debate on “The Pulse”. Viewers texted and those in-studio asked questions about topics including Hasan Piker, issues facing Black men in Detroit, prison overcrowding and homelessness, working with the White House, high gas prices, teacher salaries, nurse staffing, AI data centers and Democratic socialism. 

Complete U.S. Senate Debate on FOX 2
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The U.S. Senate debate aired on FOX 2 on Sept. 15. Democratic Candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers face each other in a contested 2026 Midterm. While Rogers declined the invite for the debate, El-Sayed showed up. 

Post debate reaction room: Abdul El-Sayed calls out Mike Rogers
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"The Pulse" hosted another U.S. Senate debate ahead of Michigan’s election, this time with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Republican nominee Mike Rogers declined to attend.  Abdul El-Sayed entered the reaction room after the hour-long event, and answered a few questions from the press.

Abdul El-Sayed on protecting Michigan neighborhoods from data centers
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U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed addressed questions from metro Detroiters during the debate on “The Pulse” about data centers in Michigan, and federal policies he’d like to see enforced

Abdul El-Sayed on U.S. support for Israel
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During the U.S. Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed was asked about Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and U.S. support for the country amid conflict with Palestine.

Abdul El-Sayed on issues facing Black men in Detroit
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U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed addressed questions from metro Detroiters during the debate on “The Pulse”, about what he thinks the biggest issues facing Black men in Detroit.

El-Sayed's message to Democrats for Rogers
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U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed was asked about Democrats who refuse to vote for him, saying he's planning to get what voters want.

United States Senate Debate preview & Inside AI
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On Tuesday, FOX 2 is hosting the United States Senate Debate. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has said he'll attend, but there's no word on whether Mike Rogers will as well. PR Expert Andrea Bitely & Former Detroit Federation of Teachers President Keith Johnson preview the debate. Plus, Awecomm CEO Brent Yax discusses the warning from multiple tech leaders, saying more oversight is needed for artificial intelligence.

Reflecting on 9/11 25 years later
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The Pulse reflects on the September 11, 2001 attacks, twenty five years later, and how it changed our nation. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Detroit Fire Captain Jim Nadolski and American Human Rights Council Executive Director Imad Hamad take part in this important conversation.

Law enforcement calls for regulations on E-Motos after crashes
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After two teens riding an E-Moto were critically hurt in a crash on Telegraph, police are calling on lawmakers to add restrictions for these vehicles. Bloomfield Township Police Chief James Gallagher discusses what he'd like to see done. Plus, Conservative Commentator Jamie Roe and Sam Riddle with the Michigan Action Network discuss the races for senate and governor.

Oil prices shoot up as war in Iran intensifies
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Oil prices topped $100/barrel for the first time since July as fighting intensifies between the United States and Iran. Retired Naval Intelligence Commander Dr. Paul Chabot discusses where things could be headed in the war. Plus, Journalist Sam Robinson and Former State Representative Leslie Love discuss how candidates in the races for governor and senate can court Black voters.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect & DTE's post-storm messaging
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as the trade war with the United States reaches a new level. Dustin Walsh with Crain's Detroit Business discusses how they could affect the Motor City's Economy. Plus, Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Public Relations, discusses DTE Energy's messaging after severe storms swept through Metro Detroit last week.

Are Michigan US senate campaign messages working for voters?
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As candidates for seats in DC and Lansing continue to campaign, are their messages working with the average Michigan voter? 

Federal Reserve could raise interest rates
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The Federal Reserve could raise interest rates in an effort to fight inflation. Wealth Management Advisor Jeff Fratarcangeli explains how this could affect your finances. Plus, Detroit News Columnist Kaitlyn Buss discusses why the race for Governor isn't getting the attention she believes it should.

Countdown to the midterms & MapQuest keeps Lake Ontario
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With about two months to go until the November election, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are fighting for undecided voters. Former Detroit Federation of Teachers President Keith Johnson and North Oakland Republican Club President Matt Marko discuss how the two candidates can separate themselves. Plus, Doug Stephens, CEO of Retail Prophet, discusses MapQuest keeping Lake Ontario's name as-is, despite President Trump's executive order renaming it Lake America.