U.S. House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before shutdown deadline
Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown , the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Michigan House adjourns until Dec. 31 as rancor among Democrats spills over
House Democrats were unable to get enough of its members present for a quorum after Republicans stayed away from the capitol building, protesting the party's priorities.
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.
Paralysis in Lansing as Michigan Democrats' crammed agenda comes to a halt
Protesting Republicans, absent Democrats, and a massive logjam of legislation in Lansing has paralyzed any hope of further lawmaking amid frustration with priorities and the Michigan House Speaker.
Lansing lawmakers consider ghost gun, bump stock bans under backlash from 2A advocates
"Putting more gun laws to restrict and impair the rights of ordinary law-abiding citizens who’ve done nothing wrong, if it’s a non-solution - it doesn’t solve anything," he said.
Michigan House GOP protests Dems with no-show over tip wages, family leave issues in lame duck
"You have restaurant workers across Michigan who are about to lose their jobs, and (the Democrats) are taking about county commission appointments and creating new commissions," Hall said.
Michigan business community rails against Democrat lame duck flurry of bills in Lansing
More than 100 lame duck bills have been introduced and await a final vote in the last days of total Democrat control in Lansing.
Michigan lawmakers work on road fix plan, money solution for $2B to $3B price tag
This road lobbyists says this may look and feel like a tax hike, but it is not, despite the dollar amount.
Bill raising Michigan hunting and fishing licenses prices clears committee
In addition to raising the costs of licenses, the legislation also lowers the age requirement for acquiring a fishing license to 16 years old, as well as lower the senior discount from 60% to 25%.
Trump aims to secure cabinet and shape agenda before inauguration
FOX's Doug Luzader takes a look at the steps taken by President-elect Donald Trump as he exerts influence on Congress to approve his cabinet selections while also swiftly developing a robust plan of action for his impending presidential term.
Michigan hunting and fishing would cost more under new proposal
Michigan Democrats also proposed altering the recreational passport by automatically opting in residents registering their vehicles. The proposals come amid funding needs for maintaining the state's parks and game populations.
President-elect Trump threatens new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Trump chooses Bessent for treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary.
President-elect Trump chooses Pam Bondi for AG pick after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration.
Former Detroit Lions player Antwione Williams charged in connection to Jan. 6 capitol riots
Court documents say Leander Antwione Williams, a former linebacker for the Detroit Lions, was charged for his involvement in the US Capitol riots on Jan. 6.
Man uses racial slur during contentious Michigan Senate meeting on capitol gun ban
The legislation in question would amend rules around carrying a firearm in certain governmental buildings in Lansing. During a contentious hearing, one man giving testimony used a racial epithet while claiming the bill "targets white people."
Giuliani's lawyers seek to exit defamation case citing disagreement
Attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani filed a motion Wednesday to withdraw from his defense in a high-profile $148-million defamation case in federal court.
WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing
Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs.
President-elect Trump's cabinet picks raise eyebrows, sparking debates
From outsiders to former TV personalities, Donald Trump's next presidential cabinet is making waves across the news cycle.
The Electoral College: How it decides the next president of the United States
It's a system many Americans have questioned about every election year – the Electoral College.