May 14 20 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal transportation and disaster-relief funds By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Democratic attorneys general say the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration enforcement actions. Continue reading
Apr 30 Whitmer dismisses risk of backlash from Democrats for greeting Trump in Michigan By Joey Cappelletti, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Trump marks first 100 days in office with focus on grudges and grievances By Will Weissert, Joey Cappelletti, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 01 Storms in Midwest and South could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in coming days By Jeff Martin, Associated Press Waves of thunderstorms are poised to strike parts of the Midwest and South later this week. Continue reading
Mar 31 Storms leave three dead and thousands in Great Lakes region without power while Tennessee braces for wild weather By Associated Press Churches, schools and fire halls have been turned into warming centers as utilities worked to restore electricity. That job will likely stretch into Monday. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 9:14 Michigan community attempts to heal political divisions deepened by the pandemic By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson Five years after the pandemic, the impacts on our politics, public health and civic life continue to be felt across communities. Judy Woodruff spoke to community members in Southeastern Michigan to explore how divisions that emerged during the public health… Continue watching
Mar 13 Buttigieg won’t seek Michigan Senate seat, leaving door open for 2028 White House bid By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will not seek Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Continue reading
Mar 10 Ontario announces 25 percent tax increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump’s trade war By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan. Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivers the Democratic response to Trump’s address to Congress By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Slotkin accused President Donald Trump of driving up costs while pushing for an “unprecedented giveaway to his billionaire friends.” She also said Trump “has not laid out a credible plan” to address rising everyday expenses for Americans. Continue reading
Feb 28 This Michigan project celebrates the rich history of community farmers and gardeners By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang A Michigan oral history project is collecting the stories of farmers and gardeners from working class communities and communities of color. Continue reading