Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Detroit attorney Todd Perkins announce plans to run for mayor
Well-known Detroit attorney Todd Perkins made the announcement that he plans to run for mayor Friday night.
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.
Mystery drones over US prompt calls for answers from government, new legislation
Mystery drones over the United States have lawmakers and law enforcement calling for more answers from the government, along with more power to address these flying objects.
House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
What happened to bipartisan spending bill meant to avert government shutdown?
Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.
Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
Child in Detroit gets hold of father's gun, shoots himself in the hand
A father in Detroit was arrested Tuesday morning after police say his son got hold of his gun and shot himself.
Michigan Dems thwarted by attendance in efforts to pass gun law bills during lame duck session
Michigan Democratic lawmakers are trying to get a package of gun bills through in Lansing but are unlikely to do so because of on Detroit representative who is sitting out.
Oakland County Democratic commissioners approve pay raises, GOP members object
Pay raises are on the way for Oakland County commissioners after Democratic board members voted to give themselves a significant increase.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
McConnell slams polio vaccine critics in apparent warning to RFK Jr.
Reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawyer once asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine sparked a warning from Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
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%.
President-elect Donald Trump says Kari Lake will be Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
Mayor Pete for governor? Michigan Democrats look to Buttigieg as next state leader
Though Pete Buttigieg has publicly and privately stated that he won’t make any decisions about his future until after the Biden administration ends on Jan. 20, he has already fielded calls from Michigan Democrats urging him to enter the 2026 race.
City Council President Sheffield announces run for mayor of Detroit
It wasn't the best kept secret, but on Tuesday night, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield formally announced her bid for mayor.