What’s America’s Standing in the World In Wake of Trump’s UN Address?

Jake Neher/WDET On Tuesday, President Trump delivered his second speech to the United Nations. It was notable for a few...

No End In Sight for Road Work Stoppage Despite Gov. Snyder Intervention

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET UPDATE (9/27/2018 1:53 p.m.): The labor impasse has been resolved and Governor Rick Snyder announced that work will...

Washington Post Investigation ‘Buried Under Bodies’ Looks at Homicides in Detroit

The Washington Post The Washington Post published a fascinating investigation this month into how caseloads for homicide detectives in major...

POLITICO Magazine’s Tim Alberta Breaks Down Political Chaos in Washington

Liam James Doyle/NPR United States Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and a woman accusing him of sexual assault in 1982,...

John Dingell Tweets He may be Released from Hospital This Week

congress.gov The longest-serving member in the history of Congress, former U.S. Rep. John Dingell of Michigan, says he may be...

Almost 250 Michigan Communities Face Underfunded Pension, Health Care Systems

Michigan Department of Treasury More than a quarter of all Michigan communities had pension or health care systems that were...

MichMash: Making ‘Boring Bills’ Sexy Again

WDET Digital State lawmakers return to Lansing next week for a whopping two weeks of action before heading back out...

What’s the Deal With These Scooters — And Who Are They For?

Andy DiDorosi You may have heard about, seen, or even ridden on one of the many electric-powered scooters that have...

Anita Hill, #MeToo, Alaska Politics: The Intangibles Roiling Kavanaugh’s Confirmation

Liam James Doyle/NPR Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court has gone from virtual slam dunk for Republicans to a...

Should We Dramatically Change Voter Access Laws In Michigan?

Rick Pluta/MPRN This fall every voter in Michigan will be asked a handful of ballot questions that could change a...

John Dingell Being Treated for Apparent Heart Attack

Former Michigan Congressman John Dingell, the longest-serving member in the history of Congress, has been hospitalized for what’s being described...

Are Michigan Republicans in Trouble in November Election?

Jake Neher/WDET The first polling looking at Michigan's general election after the August primaries doesn't look good for Republican candidates...