Politics Jun 28 Senate rejects Democratic bid to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Politics Jun 26 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Congress gets classified intelligence on Iran strike Senators are set to meet with top national security officials Thursday as some lawmakers question President Donald Trump's decision to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites and whether those strikes were ultimately successful.
Politics Jun 17 WATCH: Senate passes crypto bill ‘GENIUS Act’ without addressing Trump’s investments The fast-moving legislation, which passed by a 68-30 vote and will be sent to the House for potential revisions, comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle in which the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in…
Politics Jun 17 After Minnesota shooting, Congress holds emergency briefings on security The shootings come after credible threats to members of Congress have more than doubled in the last decade and after several violent attacks on lawmakers and their families.
Politics Jun 12 WATCH: Governors from NY, IL and MN testify at hearing on ‘sanctuary’ policies and immigration Republican lawmakers clashed repeatedly with the Democratic governors, as the daylong hearing turned into a yelling match at multiple moments.
Politics May 21 As House GOP grinds ahead, new CBO report says Trump’s big tax cuts bill will add to deficit GOP leaders worked late into the night to convince skeptical Republicans who have problems on several fronts, including worries that it will pile onto the nation's $36 trillion debt.
Politics May 20 WATCH: Trump arrives on Capitol Hill to push budget bill President Donald Trump arrived on Capitol Hill early Tuesday to try to seal the deal on his big tax cuts bill, using the power of political persuasion to unify divided House Republicans on the multitrillion-dollar package that is at risk…
Politics Apr 30 Whitmer dismisses risk of backlash from Democrats for greeting Trump in Michigan Tuesday's encounter between the Republican president and the potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate risked inviting a second round of backlash for Whitmer from her party’s base.
Politics Apr 29 WATCH: Trump marks first 100 days in office with focus on grudges and grievances Trump's rally just outside Detroit, which marked his largest political event since returning to the White House, glossed over two forces that had rocked the state: Trump's steep trade tariffs and combative attitude toward Canada.
Politics Mar 13 Buttigieg won’t seek Michigan Senate seat, leaving door open for 2028 White House bid Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will not seek Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026.