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...
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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...
Congress Calls For Review Of Entire Criminal Justice System
U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan is proposing the creation of a commission to review the nation’s entire criminal justice...
Dingell Building Bridges Amid Partisan Congressional Climate
After only about a hundred days in office Michigan Member of Congress Debbie Dingell is already being appointed to...
Congress Struggles To Fix Medicare Payment Problem
Congress is debating a permanent solution for a problem that has forced some Michigan doctors to turn away Medicare...