New Trump admin rule would cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people

A new rule proposed by the USDA would cut food stamps for 6.3 million people, and an estimated 1.8 million children would also no longer be eligible for free school lunches.

Impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Hegseth fails
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Outgoing Republican Congressman Thomas Massie’s impeachment effort failed, with the House voting to send the resolution to committee. Attorney Neal Brand discusses the effort, and Democrat Leslie Love and Republican Jamie Roe debate the effort. Plus, former Democratic State Representative and Current Advisor for Michiganders for Civic Resilience Rebekah Warren discusses the affect the youth vote had on the midterms

House GOP blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth impeachment vote

House Republicans blocked an effort by one of their own lawmakers to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by preventing a full vote on impeaching him.

What to know about Jim Jordan, the House Republicans' next leader

House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.

Latest poll finds most Americans want Congress to end Iran war

A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the ongoing military conflict with Iran.

Republican State Rep. blasts GOP; The power of interviews in politics
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On this episode, discussing the power of interviews while campaigning for office, plus Attorney General-Elect Eli Savit joins the Pulse.

Hegseth impeachment vote looms in the House

The push to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reached the House floor Monday when Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against the controversial member of the Trump administration.  

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Richard Walters exits job ahead of Stephen Miller takeover

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters, a longtime ally of outgoing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, is leaving the Trump administration following President Donald Trump's decision to replace Wiles with Stephen Miller.

Social Security benefits will be cut in 2032 if Congress doesn't act

Social Security’s trust fund is on track to run out of reserves by 2032, in part because “politicians have made its financial condition even worse," experts say. 

Trump calls for DOJ to investigate Democrats, Sen. Slotkin in Truth Social post

In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Nov. 7, President Donald Trump called on the Department of Justice to investigate Democrats for "threatening" members of his administration and donors with impeachment.

Michigan's Proposal 2 faces legal challenges from conservative group and utilities
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Two separate federal lawsuits have been filed, one on Election Night by a conservative policy group, and a brand-new lawsuit filed by major utilities DTE and Consumers Energy.  The message of getting big money out of politics clearly resonated with voters this week, but opponent action was immediate. 

What's next for the war in Iran & finances after 2026 midterms?
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The Pulse continues its look-ahead to what's next following the 2026 Midterm Elections. Retired Naval Intelligence Commander Dr. Paul Chabot examines the possible impact on the Iran war. Also, Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner looks at the fallout from the tech stock selloff, and Jeff Fratarcangeli with Fratarcangeli Wealth Management discusses the economy and Americans’ finances as a whole

Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff?

President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, one of his longest-serving advisers and a leading architect of his immigration policies, will become White House chief of staff.

Susie Wiles, first female White House chief of staff, to leave role

Susie Wiles, 69, the GOP insider who made history when President Donald Trump appointed her in 2024 as the first female White House chief of staff, is being reassigned to a different role, President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social. 

Trump seeking to block future changes to Oval Office, Cabinet Room

President Donald Trump is working to lock in historical preservation protections for the Oval Office and Cabinet Room to prevent future presidents from altering the spaces.