Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
UAW strike update: GM, Stellantis, Ford all lay off more workers
Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis have laid off more employees as the UAW strike continues.
I-75 carpool lanes to open in metro Detroit at the end of October
The Michigan House granted approval to carpool lanes earlier this week, sending it to a likely passage by the governor.
Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House: Here's what's next
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
Michigan K-12 students could take medical marijuana on school premises under new bill
The bill is the latest example of how the state is attempting to update policies with the changing drug landscape in Michigan.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Government shutdown almost certain after Republican's short-term spending plan collapses
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government funded died after hard-right Republicans refused to support bill.
Detroit Democrat a 'no' vote on repealing abortion restrictions in Michigan
Rep. Karen Whitsett was the lone Democrat to oppose several new bills that would expand access to an abortion in Michigan.
Legal magic mushrooms? Ann Arbor lawmaker wants to decriminalize psychedelic plants
Only one state has decriminalized psychedelic plants. Could Michigan be the second?
Michigan State's Mel Tucker suspended without pay after allegations he sexually harassed rape survivor
The school hired an outside Title IX attorney to investigate Tracy’s complaint and the investigation concluded in July, according to the USA Today report. A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 5-6 to determine if Tucker violated the school’s sexual harassment and exploitation policy, the newspaper reported.
Carl Malinga seeks rematch with John James, announces run for Congress
Malinga lost by half a percentage point in a surprisingly close race for Michigan's 10th District last year. He'll need to earn the party's nomination first.
Trump’s comments risk tainting a jury in federal election subversion case, special counsel says
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s “daily" statements risk tainting a jury pool in Washington in the criminal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Peter Meijer exploring run for open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan
The west Michigan native represented the state's third district for one term before being ousted over his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
Trump pleads not guilty, waives arraignment in case accusing him of election interference
Trump and 18 others were charged earlier this month in a 41-count indictment that outlines an alleged scheme to subvert the will of Georgia voters who had chosen Democrat Joe Biden over the Republican incumbent in the presidential election.
Abortion, paid family leave, 100% clean energy - Whitmer eyes aggressive agenda for rest of 2023
Armed with a Democratic trifecta in Lansing for the first time in 40 years, the governor and lawmakers hope to keep the pressure on in the second-half of 2023.
Fulton County DA files motion to move up Georgia election interference trial; Trump responds
On the day former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender to authorities in Georgia on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in the state, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed a motion to move the trial date up for Trump and his co-defendants.
Trump, allies doubling down on 2020 election lies even after indictments
Although Trump’s allegations about the 2020 election have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.
Michigan could play key role in Trump's Georgia indictment case, attorneys say
Former president Donald Trump's fourth indictment from Georgia may be his most serious legal hurdle yet - and there is a local angle.