US Representatives of Michigan voice displeasure over possible government shutdown
Michigan Congressional Democrats say it’s unconscionable President-elect Donald Trump and others would move to shut down the federal government days before the...
US Representatives of Michigan voice displeasure over possible government shutdown
Michigan Congressional Democrats say it’s unconscionable President-elect Donald Trump and others would move to shut down the federal government days before the...
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app...
Another Democrat enters the race to replace Congressman Dan Kildee
A former Flint mayor is joining the race to fill the eighth district congressional seat. Matt Collier served as Flint’s...
DER Weekends: Exploring the history of The Black Slate in Detroit
On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Jerome Vaughn spoke with Kandia Milton, the chair of The Black Slate.Many...
McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the...
Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig drops bid for U.S. Senate seat
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is suspending his Republican bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan — just...
Detroit Today: Why Dan Kildee will not seek reelection
Michigan U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) announced last week he will not seek reelection in 2024, creating an opening for House Republicans...
Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker with broad GOP support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans eagerly elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker Wednesday, elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader...
For the first time in nearly 70 years, Detroit won’t have a Black Democrat in Congress
For the first time in almost 70 years, this traditionally blue city, home to one of the largest African American...
Lawrence says decision to retire was “death by a million cuts”
Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Southfield) says personal loss and political violence were among her reasons to retire after this term. "My...
Washington Post investigation takes a look at the 1,700 congressmen who owned slaves and their impact on America
Slavery is an integral part of the American story, and while slavery does not exist today, its history has shaped...
Reactions to Michigan’s new district lines are all over the map
Michigan’s redistricting commission has approved new legislative and congressional district maps. But that’s just the beginning of a new chapter...
