Michigan

Politics 25 mins ago

Longtime House Republican weighs run to flip Dem-held Senate seat in key battleground

Longtime Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga of Michigan is weighing a run in the 2026 midterm elections for Michigan's open Senate seat, which the GOP is aiming to flip.

Media 1 day ago

Gretchen Whitmer angers Democrats, suffers 'huge embarrassment' with Trump meeting at White House

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing backlash from fellow Democrats after a surprise appearance with President Donald Trump at the White House, with some claiming she was "prop."

Politics 1 day ago

Trump praises Dem Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after slamming her last year: 'Very good person'

President Donald Trump praised Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week after slamming her last year as a "terrible governor"

Police and Law Enforcement 3 days ago

Dramatic footage shows heat-seeking tech leading rescuers to missing Michigan toddler curled up in ditch

Watch Michigan State Police rescue a 2-year-old boy who went missing on Sunday. They found him curled up in a ditch on the side of the freeway using heat-detecting technology.

Michigan 4 days ago

Republican Rep. John James announces run for governor: 'Make Michigan great again'

Republican Congressman John James announced on Monday that he is launching his bid for governor of Michigan to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Mexico April 3

Michigan couple detained in Mexico for over a month over timeshare dispute head home

Michigan couple Paul and Christy Akeo, who were detained in Mexico for over a month over a timeshare dispute, are finally heading home.

Crime April 3

Georgia and Alabama suspects make plea in sextortion scam that led to Michigan teen's suicide

Five Georgia and Alabama men have pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with a Nigerian sextortion scheme that led to a Michigan teenager's death by suicide.

Democratic Party April 2

Rising star Dem critical of Schumer's leadership launches 2026 bid in key Senate battleground

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a rising star in the Democratic Party who doesn't support Chuck Schumer, is launching a U.S. Senate run in the 2026 midterms.

Politics March 31

Trump and his tariffs find unlikely ally in auto union boss, who blasted Dems and 'corporate greed'

UAW President Shawn Fain praised President Donald Trump's tariffs over the weekend at a speech at Wayne State, saying Democrats could have acted better on trade and offshoring.

Mexico March 29

Michigan grandparents imprisoned in Mexico timeshare dispute as daughter begs for their release

Michigan couple Christy and Paul Akeo have been detained in a Cancun, Mexico, prison for weeks over a timeshare dispute. Their daughter is begging for their release.

Culture Trends March 27

University of Michigan announces it's shuttering its DEI offices due to Trump's executive orders

The University of Michigan is closing the doors of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office, according to an announcement on Thursday.

Detroit March 20

Michigan hospital shooting injures 1, suspect in custody, police say

One person has been shot and a suspect has been caught following a shooting at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital parking garage on Thursday morning.

Politics March 19

House panel asks Trump's small business chief to provide info on alleged Biden-era electioneering project

House Small Business Cmte Chairman Roger Williams of Texas is asking the Trump administration for records from the Biden years he hopes will shed light on electioneering allegations

Politics March 18

Republican Tudor Dixon praises Trump as she eyes 2026 run for governor or Senate in key battleground

Republican Tudor Dixon praises President Trump as she eyes a 2026 run for either governor or Senate in battleground Michigan

Michigan March 16

Michigan judge's order for Walmart shoplifters to wash cars squashed by his boss

A Michigan judge sought to have Walmart shoplifters offer free car washes for their punishment, but the plan was overruled by a senior jurist.

Michigan March 14

Michigan votes to urge ban on trans athletes against girls; Dems get backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates

Eight Michigan Democrats voted to urge a ban on trans athletes against girls in high school sports, resulting in backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.

Elections March 13

Pete Buttigieg makes major announcement regarding his political future

Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg rules out a run for the Senate in Michigan in 2026, clearing a path for a potential 2028 White House bid.

Michigan March 12

CBP director faces charges for allegedly defrauding FEMA and lying to feds

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Director Serina Baker-Hill is accused of defrauding FEMA and lying to federal agents after receiving assistance to repair her home.

Donald Trump March 11

Trump picks Michael George DeSombre to represent US in East Asia and Pacific

President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Michael George DeSombre, who was nominated to serve as the next Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the Pacific.

Donald Trump March 11

Social media explodes after Dem senator makes 'insulting' remark about brains of Trump voters

Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin faced pushback from conservatives on social media over a comment interpreted as suggesting the brains of Trump voters haven't fully formed yet.

Michigan March 10

Police arrest 4 in connection to hyperbaric chamber fire that killed 5-year-old Michigan boy: report

Police in Michigan have arrested four people after a 5-year-old boy receiving treatment at The Oxford Center died when the hyperbaric chamber he was in exploded.

Politics March 5

Buttigieg says he's 'looking at' possible Senate run in battleground state

Former Transportation Secretary and former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says he's "looking at" a possible run in 2026 for an open Senate seat in battleground Michigan.

Politics March 4

Pete Buttigieg meets with Chuck Schumer as he considers Michigan Senate bid

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as he mulls a Senate bid in Michigan.

Politics March 4

'Moderate' Dem giving rebuttal to Trump's joint address promoted staffer who boosted Farrakhan

The Democratic senator tasked with delivering the rebuttal to President Donald Trump's speech to Congress employees a woman who has previously promoted Minister Louis Farrakhan.

Politics March 3

Who is Elissa Slotkin, and why did Dems choose her for the party's rebuttal to Trump speech?

New Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., will be giving the Democratic response to Trump's big address Tuesday evening.

Fox Nation March 3

Investigators reveal riveting details behind Kelly Cochran's murder pact that proved love can be deadly

Former police chief Laura Frizzo Ogden and former detective sergeant Jeremy Ogden shared riveting details about the Kelly Cochran murder investigation with Fox News Digital.

Politics March 1

Trump White House rips auto state governor who attacked president's tariff plans: 'Deadly status quo'

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., said President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs could put Michigan’s auto industry in peril after Trump vowed to save the auto industry during his 2024 campaign.

Gretchen Whitmer February 26

Gretchen Whitmer sounds off on push to condemn US Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling: 'Hell no'

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks out against proposed resolution that condemns the Supreme Court's 2015 gay marriage ruling.

Children's Health February 18

Michigan mom who braved flames for son in hyperbaric chamber explosion stresses treatment dangers: attorney

The Michigan mom of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, who died in a hyperbaric chamber on Jan. 31, jumped toward flames in the chamber to try to save her son after it exploded.

US February 16

Boy killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber remembered as 'curious, energetic, smart,' as family intends to sue

The family of a boy tragically killed in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber have remembered him as a "curious, energetic, smart, outgoing and thoughtful little boy."