Wayne State Names Presidential Election A Campus Holiday
Wayne State University is declaring the 2020 presidential election a campus holiday. Officials say it is in response to achieving...
Michigan Primary Won’t Be Like Iowa, State Department Says
Days after the Iowa Caucuses there is still no clear winner. Meanwhile, some Michigan voters are worried similar delays could...
Rep. Haley Stevens: State of the Union ‘Divisive,’ Should Focus on Education, Infrastructure
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens was in the House chamber watching President Trump deliver his third State of the Union Address...
The Environment, Criminal Justice and Education Stories to Watch in 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent lots of time talking about roads, jobs, and healthcare during her State of the State speech....
Rep. Kildee Not a Fan of Pelosi Shredding Trump Speech; Says Oversight Will Continue
It was the most meme-worthy moment of President Trump's 2020 State of the Union speech. Immediately after Trump wrapped his...
Trump Impeachment: Watch the Conclusion of the Senate Trial Live
Update, Feb. 5, 2020: President Donald Trump was acquitted by the U.S. Senate. The Senate is holding a trial on...
Avoid Spoiling Your Michigan Absentee Vote By Following These Steps
Last May was the first election where Michiganders didn't need a reason to cast their ballots without going to the...
Misinformation, Disinformation And How Tech Distorts Democracy
In recent years, the worlds of technology and politics have become increasingly intertwined. Various platforms each have their own policies...
Tell WDET Your Thoughts on the 2020 Michigan Presidential Primary Election
Michigan's presidential primary election is on March 10, which some are calling "Big Tuesday." It occurs after 20 states have...
This 19th Century Political Power Couple Holds Lessons for Modern America
It was an era of political division, a rapidly changing media environment and anti-immigrant sentiment. No, not 21st century America. This was...
From Bush Recount to Trump Rallies, NPR’s Don Gonyea On 20 Years of Presidential Reporting
NPR Political Correspondent, Don Gonyea, was anchoring at WDET in Detroit when NPR called him to Washington, D.C. to cover...
Michigan Voters Care About Roads in 2020, But Are Unclear on Costs
Voters across the country will be heading to the polls in the coming months, starting off with the Iowa Caucuses...
