Benson articles of impeachment; fighting antisemitism after Boulder, DC attacks
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The attack in Boulder and the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers in DC put antisemitism in the spotlight. State Rep. Noah Arbit with what everyone needs to do to stop the hate. Plus, a state lawmaker introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. State Rep James DeSana makes his case, Benson gives her response.

Trump?s trade war & the future of the two parties
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A war of words between the U.S. and China as both sides accuse the other of violating a trade truce. Plus, former White House Aide Michael LaRosa and Republican strategist Jason Cabel Roe on the future of both parties.

Detroit Job Corps abruptly closes & Trump plans to double steel & aluminum tariffs
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The Detroit Job Corps closes abruptly, leaving many children with nowhere to go. Sources tell FOX 2 it's due to recent cuts in the Department of Labor. Plus, President Trump plans to double steel & aluminum tariffs. Former Auto Supplier Executive Jan Griffiths answers your questions about the impact of tariffs as a whole on the auto industry.

The Pulse Special: Mackinac Policy Conference
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The Pulse takes all things people, power & politics on the road to the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hear from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Attorney General Dana Nessel and MI House Speaker Matt Hall

Trump considers pardoning Whitmer kidnap plot suspects & Mackinac Policy Conference preview
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President Trump says he's looking at pardoning some of the suspects in the 2020 Whitmer Kidnapping Plot. Plus, a preview of the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference with The Pulse host Roop Raj.

NPR sues Trump administration & Democratic podcast primaries
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NPR sues the Trump administration, claiming the president?s executive order violates their free speech rights. Fox 2?s Charlie Langton weighs in on the case. Plus, Democrats embrace podcasts to reach young voters.

Duggan's impact on midterms & Medicaid questions continued
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan tells the Detroit news he believes he'll have an impact on all Michigan races in the 2026 midterms. Plus, Attorney Pat Simasko returns to answer your questions on possible Medicaid cuts.

Impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on mental health
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Concerns over cuts to Medicaid grows as President Trump?s budget bill works through Congress. The Pulse sits down with NAMI Michigan to discuss the impact this could have on mental health initiatives and programs.

Budget bill passage renews Medicaid cut concerns
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The passage of President Trump?s so-called ?Big Beautiful Bill? has renewed concerns about cuts to Medicaid. Democratic State Representative Noah Arbit and Republican State Senator Jim Runestad debate the impact, and The Pulse takes your questions to an Elder Law Attorney.

Fact-checking Noem's habeas corpus comments & answering your immigration questions
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Fact-checking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's claims that habeas corpus allows President Trump to remove people from the U.S. Cooley Law School Constitutional Law Professor Brendan Beery says simply put, that claim is wrong. Plus, an immigration attorney answers your questions about the Trump administration stripping protections for 350,000 Venezuelan migrants.

COVID vaccine changes & political music debate
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The FDA announces changes for who's eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, should musicians shut up & sing or tell critics to kick rocks? A PR guru weighs in

Biden?s cancer diagnosis & Rogers on the race for Senate
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President Biden announces he?s been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Plus, former Congressman Mike Rogers on his run for U.S. Senate

'Big beautiful bill' blocked & FBI on the move
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A key part of President Trump's budget bill is blocked in committee. Plus, why the FBI is moving out of its storied Washington, D.C. headquarters

Birthright citizenship battle & Tate on Senate run
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Diving into the birthright citizenship battle playing out at the U.S. Supreme Court, and what else is at stake in these arguments. Plus, State Rep. Joe Tate discusses why he's running for U.S. Senate.

Poll on Democrats? optimism & Perkins runs for Detroit mayor
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A new poll shows the optimism level for Democrats moving forward, and it isn?t good. Plus, attorney Todd Perkins discusses his run for Detroit mayor.

Medicaid cut concerns & inside Michigan politics
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House republicans propose billions of dollars in cuts, primarily to Medicaid, to fund trillions of dollars in tax breaks. The Pulse answers your questions about the topic. Plus, Sam Robinson & Malachi Barrett weigh in on several key races coming up in Michigan

Controversy after Trump plans to use Qatar plane as Air Force One
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President Donald Trump's plan to receive a luxury plane from Qatar and use the jet as Air Force One is receiving mixed reactions. The panel discusses the ethics of this issue.

Stevens on race for U.S. Senate & asking the experts
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Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins The Pulse to discuss her run for U.S. Senate. Plus, taking your questions about the potential impact of tariffs on the housing market and the political cycle as a whole to the experts.

A look at Pope Leo XIV's views
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The new pope, Leo XIV, was elected Thursday. The panel discusses the views of the man selected to replace Pope Francis.

100 days of DOGE & UM protest charges dropped
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The panel discusses the first 100 days of DOGE, the effort by Elon Musk to cut government spending. Also, a protester who had charges dropped after a demonstration at the University of Michigan joins The Pulse.