Economist : partial government shutdown likely to have only nominal economic impact
In an interview with Hilary Golston, University of New Haven economist and attorney Dr. Brian Marks says the current partial government shutdown is expected to have only a nominal impact on the broader U.S. economy if it remains short-lived. Marks explains that while some federal workers and contractors may face temporary disruptions, most essential government functions continue and the overall economic engine remains intact. He notes markets and businesses have largely priced in short shutdowns, and unless the impasse drags on for an extended period, the national economic effect is likely to be limited and largely symbolic rather than structurally damaging.
In an interview with Hilary Golston, University of New Haven economist and attorney Dr. Brian Marks says the current partial government shutdown is expected to have only a nominal impact on the broader U.S. economy if it remains short-lived. Marks explains that while some federal workers and contractors may face temporary disruptions, most essential government functions continue and the overall economic engine remains intact. He notes markets and businesses have largely priced in short shutdowns, and unless the impasse drags on for an extended period, the national economic effect is likely to be limited and largely symbolic rather than structurally damaging.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel calls for de-escalation of ICE enforcement
In an interview with Hilary Golston, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sharply criticized aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics in Minnesota following fatal shootings and unrest, urging a de-escalation of federal operations. She stressed that civilians have the legal right to document interactions with law enforcement, urging people to record ICE activities if they observe them. At the same time, she cautioned against physically interfering with officers performing their duties, emphasizing the importance of safety and legal boundaries. Nessel also expressed concern over transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement and highlighted the civil rights implications of federal actions in local communities.
In an interview with Hilary Golston, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sharply criticized aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics in Minnesota following fatal shootings and unrest, urging a de-escalation of federal operations. She stressed that civilians have the legal right to document interactions with law enforcement, urging people to record ICE activities if they observe them. At the same time, she cautioned against physically interfering with officers performing their duties, emphasizing the importance of safety and legal boundaries. Nessel also expressed concern over transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement and highlighted the civil rights implications of federal actions in local communities.
EX FBI Agent: Military Action With Iran May Be Imminent, Venezuela and Greenland latest
Hilary Golston spoke with former FBI special agent Ken Gray about how economic pressure, military posture, and executive power are increasingly being used in tandem. Gray said developments in Iran point toward a heightened risk of U.S. military action, even as Congress attempts to reassert oversight through the War Powers Act.The discussion also examined how Greenland fits into long-term Arctic strategy and how Venezuela’s power vacuum has reignited debate over intervention, sovereignty, and precedent.
Hilary Golston spoke with former FBI special agent Ken Gray about how economic pressure, military posture, and executive power are increasingly being used in tandem. Gray said developments in Iran point toward a heightened risk of U.S. military action, even as Congress attempts to reassert oversight through the War Powers Act.The discussion also examined how Greenland fits into long-term Arctic strategy and how Venezuela’s power vacuum has reignited debate over intervention, sovereignty, and precedent.
John James: Maduro seizure 'long overdue' in Venezuela strike
Republican Rep. John James says the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was justified, overdue, and rooted in the president’s responsibility to protect American lives.
Republican Rep. John James says the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was justified, overdue, and rooted in the president’s responsibility to protect American lives.
Ex-FBI Agent on Venezuela: Mexico and Colombia “Might Be Next”
In speaking with Hilary Golston, former FBI special agent Ken Gray said the military action in Venezuela could signal a broader shift in U.S. policy. Gray warned the precedent set there may lead the Trump administration to look next at Mexico and Colombia because of their roles in the international drug trade. His comments raise questions about where the line is drawn between law enforcement, counter-narcotics efforts, and acts of war, and what comes next after Venezuela.
In speaking with Hilary Golston, former FBI special agent Ken Gray said the military action in Venezuela could signal a broader shift in U.S. policy. Gray warned the precedent set there may lead the Trump administration to look next at Mexico and Colombia because of their roles in the international drug trade. His comments raise questions about where the line is drawn between law enforcement, counter-narcotics efforts, and acts of war, and what comes next after Venezuela.
John James: Maduro seizure ‘long overdue,’ U.S. has ‘the duty to protect American lives’
Republican Rep. John James, R-Mich., says the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was justified, overdue, and rooted in the president’s responsibility to protect American lives. James spoke with Hilary Golston late Saturday afternoon.
Republican Rep. John James, R-Mich., says the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was justified, overdue, and rooted in the president’s responsibility to protect American lives. James spoke with Hilary Golston late Saturday afternoon.
Ex-FBI Agent on Venezuela: Mexico and Colombia “Might Be Next”
In speaking with Hilary Golston, former FBI special agent Ken Gray said the military action in Venezuela could signal a broader shift in U.S. policy. Gray warned the precedent set there may lead the Trump administration to look next at Mexico and Colombia because of their roles in the international drug trade. His comments raise questions about where the line is drawn between law enforcement, counter-narcotics efforts, and acts of war, and what comes next after Venezuela.
In speaking with Hilary Golston, former FBI special agent Ken Gray said the military action in Venezuela could signal a broader shift in U.S. policy. Gray warned the precedent set there may lead the Trump administration to look next at Mexico and Colombia because of their roles in the international drug trade. His comments raise questions about where the line is drawn between law enforcement, counter-narcotics efforts, and acts of war, and what comes next after Venezuela.
THE INTERVIEW| Mixed Data, Low Confidence: AP Poll Shows 31% Approval on Economy
Hilary Golston spoke with economist and attorney Brian Marks about the conflicting signals in today’s economy. Their conversation examined why headline indicators like cooling inflation and a strong stock market can coexist with persistent concerns about affordability, job security, and consumer confidence. Marks also broke down how factors such as tariffs, interest rates, labor market shifts, and housing costs shape the economy people experience day to day, even when top line data appears solid.
Hilary Golston spoke with economist and attorney Brian Marks about the conflicting signals in today’s economy. Their conversation examined why headline indicators like cooling inflation and a strong stock market can coexist with persistent concerns about affordability, job security, and consumer confidence. Marks also broke down how factors such as tariffs, interest rates, labor market shifts, and housing costs shape the economy people experience day to day, even when top line data appears solid.
THE INTERVIEW| Will US Supreme Court Straddle the Line on Birthright Citizenship?
For more than 150 years, one sentence in the Constitution has quietly settled who belongs here at birth. Tonight, that sentence is under fresh philosophical and legal assault. Birthright citizenship, long treated as settled law under the Fourteenth Amendment, is now being reexamined by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could redraw the boundary between nationality and inheritance. At stake is not just immigration policy, but the meaning of citizenship itself… whether it is automatic, earned, or revocable by political design.University of Michigan legal scholar Richard Friedman joined Hilary Golston to unpack the gravity of what’s before the Court.
For more than 150 years, one sentence in the Constitution has quietly settled who belongs here at birth. Tonight, that sentence is under fresh philosophical and legal assault. Birthright citizenship, long treated as settled law under the Fourteenth Amendment, is now being reexamined by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could redraw the boundary between nationality and inheritance. At stake is not just immigration policy, but the meaning of citizenship itself… whether it is automatic, earned, or revocable by political design.University of Michigan legal scholar Richard Friedman joined Hilary Golston to unpack the gravity of what’s before the Court.
Study: Michigan ranked top 10 state for business
Michigan is ranked a top 10 state for business according to a recent CNBC study. Job growth, advanced manufacturing, cost of living, and doing business are key factors in the rankings. Dr. Michael Greiner, an economy expert from Oakland University, has used the data from this annual study in his work. Greiner tells FOX 2's Hilary Golston the survey is very heavily weighted toward the human capital in a state.
Michigan is ranked a top 10 state for business according to a recent CNBC study. Job growth, advanced manufacturing, cost of living, and doing business are key factors in the rankings. Dr. Michael Greiner, an economy expert from Oakland University, has used the data from this annual study in his work. Greiner tells FOX 2's Hilary Golston the survey is very heavily weighted toward the human capital in a state.
Ron Zambrano discusses SNAP and aviation issues as government shutdown rolls on
The Federal Government shutdown has lasted more than 40 days. Attorney Ron Zambrano discusses the recent rulings on SNAP benefits, and issues with flight cancellations and delays in recent weeks in an interview with FOX 2's Hilary Golston.
The Federal Government shutdown has lasted more than 40 days. Attorney Ron Zambrano discusses the recent rulings on SNAP benefits, and issues with flight cancellations and delays in recent weeks in an interview with FOX 2's Hilary Golston.
Debbie Dingell: ?I have continuing questions? about Dingell VA Medical Center
A recent audit of the John Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit has revealed the facility has had issues for years ? and Debbie Dingell says the center will be under an even hotter spotlight in the coming months.
A recent audit of the John Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit has revealed the facility has had issues for years ? and Debbie Dingell says the center will be under an even hotter spotlight in the coming months.
Russia scholar: Trump’s push for Ukraine ceasefire will redraw Europe’s map as NATO struggles for relevance
Former Soviet Union expert Dr. Ronald Suny, and Distinguished University Professor of History and Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan and Emeritus Professor of Political Science and History at the University of Chicago, believes both the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts are moving toward “very unfair, one-sided solutions” that could permanently alter the balance of global power. Speaking with Hilary Golston ahead of a planned summit in Budapest between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Suny warned that the credibility of NATO, and perhaps the post-Cold War order itself, may hang in the balance.
Former Soviet Union expert Dr. Ronald Suny, and Distinguished University Professor of History and Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan and Emeritus Professor of Political Science and History at the University of Chicago, believes both the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts are moving toward “very unfair, one-sided solutions” that could permanently alter the balance of global power. Speaking with Hilary Golston ahead of a planned summit in Budapest between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Suny warned that the credibility of NATO, and perhaps the post-Cold War order itself, may hang in the balance.
Former FBI agent doubts Mideast peace will last
Former FBI Special Agent Ken Gray says the new Mideast peace deal is unlikely to bring lasting peace, warning that the agreement resembles a ceasefire more than a permanent solution.
Former FBI Special Agent Ken Gray says the new Mideast peace deal is unlikely to bring lasting peace, warning that the agreement resembles a ceasefire more than a permanent solution.
High-profile litigator Mark Zaid: If probe is about book, Bolton likely broke law
Mark Zaid, who has represented senior government officials, spies and intelligence community members told Hilary Golston the investigation heavily hinges on whether it is tied to Bolton’s 2020 memoir The Room Where It Happened or to more recent conduct.
Mark Zaid, who has represented senior government officials, spies and intelligence community members told Hilary Golston the investigation heavily hinges on whether it is tied to Bolton’s 2020 memoir The Room Where It Happened or to more recent conduct.
Fortress Russia, fragile peace: Dr. Retish warns on Article 5 'illusion' after Trump-Putin summit
A high-stakes summit in Alaska has left Ukraine balancing on uncertain ground, offered Article 5-like guarantees without full NATO membership, a compromise designed to appease Moscow while placating the West.
A high-stakes summit in Alaska has left Ukraine balancing on uncertain ground, offered Article 5-like guarantees without full NATO membership, a compromise designed to appease Moscow while placating the West.
THE INTERVIEW| Could a failed Ukraine deal precipitate World War III? Historian: not likely, but 'we?re in a dangerous position geopolitically'
Wayne State University historian Dr. Aaron Retish spoke with Hilary Golston about the fallout from the Trump Putin summit, NATO in flux, and why Ukraine?s future hangs in the balance. Retish says a failed deal is unlikely to trigger World War III, but warns the world is entering a dangerously unstable moment.
Wayne State University historian Dr. Aaron Retish spoke with Hilary Golston about the fallout from the Trump Putin summit, NATO in flux, and why Ukraine?s future hangs in the balance. Retish says a failed deal is unlikely to trigger World War III, but warns the world is entering a dangerously unstable moment.
THE INTERVIEW| Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine: Trump-Putin Summit ?A Win for Putin?
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink spoke with Hilary Golston, warning that the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting is unfolding without a clear U.S. strategy. Brink said that effective diplomacy begins with defined goals and resources, but that?s missing here. She added that because Putin has offered no concessions?not even a ceasefire?the meeting itself is already a mistake and a victory for Moscow.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink spoke with Hilary Golston, warning that the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting is unfolding without a clear U.S. strategy. Brink said that effective diplomacy begins with defined goals and resources, but that?s missing here. She added that because Putin has offered no concessions?not even a ceasefire?the meeting itself is already a mistake and a victory for Moscow.
Alaska Summit raises stakes as Putin and Trump explore terms to end Ukraine war
Dr. Ronald Suny, distinguished University of Michigan historian and a preeminent expert on Soviet and post-Soviet history, spoke with Hilary Golston for The Interview about the hidden dynamics shaping the Alaska summit and what could happen next.
Dr. Ronald Suny, distinguished University of Michigan historian and a preeminent expert on Soviet and post-Soviet history, spoke with Hilary Golston for The Interview about the hidden dynamics shaping the Alaska summit and what could happen next.
Preeminent historian: Trump using Putin talks on Ukraine to pursue a Nobel Peace Prize?
President Trump plans to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 in a bid to end the war in Ukraine. Trump says ?we have a shot,? but Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insists there will be no peace deal without Ukraine, warning that ?Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier.? In The Interview, Hilary Golston speaks with preeminent historian Dr. Ronald Suny, who says ?Ukraine then might have to capitulate because it will be pushed into a corner.? Watch as Europe pushes back and Suny weighs whether this summit could be about peace and posturing for a prize.
President Trump plans to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 in a bid to end the war in Ukraine. Trump says ?we have a shot,? but Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insists there will be no peace deal without Ukraine, warning that ?Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier.? In The Interview, Hilary Golston speaks with preeminent historian Dr. Ronald Suny, who says ?Ukraine then might have to capitulate because it will be pushed into a corner.? Watch as Europe pushes back and Suny weighs whether this summit could be about peace and posturing for a prize.