Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
Abdul El-Sayed running for U.S. Senate in Michigan
The former director of Wayne County's Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Service is running for U.S. Senate in his second bid for statewide office.
Trump vs. courts & the immigration issue
The Trump administration takes on the courts after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered them to return a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Plus, two conservatives with different takes on the president debate if his approach to immigration is correct.
State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
Life sentences for offenders under 21 banned in Michigan
A controversial Michigan Supreme Court ruling is garnering both support and backlash. Some say banning automatic life sentences for offenders under 21 prevents cruel and unusual punishment, while others say it opens old wounds for families after people currently behind bars could be released. The panel discusses the ruling.
Bill aimed to restrict 'activist judges' awaits Senate vote; Critics call HR 1526 a threat to constitution
H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, aims to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump's executive orders.
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announces run for governor
"Bad politicians with worse ideas are destroying our Michigan, made it harder to work, harder to learn, made us less safe," he says in a campaign video.
John James on the race for Michigan governor
Congressman John James joins The Pulse for his first television interview since entering the race for Michigan governor. Plus, a look-ahead to other key races in 2026.
Adam Hollier running for Congress, challenging Shri Thanedar for Detroit seat
This will be Hollier's third campaign for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, where he hopes to challenge U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar. His last bid ended when he was disqualified in 2024.
Republican Mike Rogers announces another US Senate run
Mike Rogers is running for Gary Peters' United States Senate seat, he announced Monday morning.
Trade war impact by the numbers & 10th Congressional race
China increases tariffs on the United States to 125%. A look at how the trade war could impact the auto industry by the numbers. Plus, who's entered the 10th Congressional Race after Rep. John James announces his run for governor.
Harris team crafted federal judge 'death-pool roster' to swear her in should Biden die as president, book says
Harris' aide worried that 'Trump people' would go 'apes---' if she became president, according to the book.
Keeping daylight saving time year-round would be 'very popular,' Trump says
President Donald Trump is weighing in again on the time change debate in America. He has flip-flopped on the issue in recent months.
Whitmer-Trump warmer relationship?
President Donald Trump offers rare praise of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during an Oval Office visit. The Pulse debates the impact this could have on Michigan politics.
House moves Trump's budget bill forward: Here's what's next
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.
Trump pauses tariffs on most countries
President Donald Trump pauses tariffs on most countries while skyrocketing the ones against China. A former auto supply chain executive discusses the uncertainty in the global market.
SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill
The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.