Justice Department expands executive privilege claims for outside advisers
The Justice Department issued a legal memo formalizing a broad view of executive privilege, asserting that President Donald Trump's communications
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Michigan News
Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governorship, pledges affordability focus
Jocelyn Benson defeated Republican Congressman John James in Michigan’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday, according to an Associated Press projection. Benson,
Eaton County
Eli Savit wins Michigan attorney general race
Democrat Eli Savit has been elected Michigan attorney general, defeating Republican challenger Doug Lloyd in the November 3 general election.
Ingham County
Federal election monitors observed at Lansing polling sites
U.S. Justice Department election monitors were observed at eight to 10 polling locations in Lansing, according to City Clerk Chris
Opinion
Stop Calling Every Welfare Policy Communism—and Stop Calling Nordic Capitalism Socialism
The word “socialism” is doing too much work in American politics, and it is keeping people from having an honest
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken council sets $125,000 asking price for elevator property and backs sewer grant application
The Village of Mulliken council met Monday, November 2, 2026, and approved the October 5 meeting minutes and treasurer’s report.
National
Democrats seize control of Congress in sweeping midterm victory
Democrats have captured both the House and the Senate in a decisive midterm election, ending two years of unified Republican
Money
Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race
Troy Jackson has defeated Republican incumbent Susan Collins for the U.S. Senate in Maine, according to an Associated Press race
Local News
13-year-old pleads responsible in Jackson teen’s fatal shooting
A 13-year-old has pleaded responsible to manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Isaiah Ramos-Bostwick, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Kelsey
Anti-data center candidates swept Michigan’s August primaries
Candidates who opposed data center development won across Michigan's Aug. 4 primary elections, with at least 14 candidates who ran
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White House lifts TikTok ban on federal work phones
The Trump administration has ended its ban on federal employees using TikTok on government-issued devices, according to a memorandum signed
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Trump administration presses Supreme Court again on mail ballot rule after new court loss
The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to quickly block two lower court rulings that have halted
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Report: White House construction plans top $900 million
The Trump administration plans to spend at least $900 million on construction projects at the White House, according to records
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Michigan’s mandated ALS patient registry remains stuck in pilot phase
Fifteen months after a state mandate took effect requiring doctors to report ALS diagnoses, Michigan still has no fully operational
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Gas prices hit seasonal record as Mideast shipping route stays shut
The average U.S. gas price hit its highest level ever recorded for this point in the year on Wednesday, according
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Federal judge blocks Trump order asserting control over mail voting
A federal judge in Boston issued a nationwide order Wednesday blocking an executive order from President Donald Trump that sought
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Judge widens block on Trump order limiting mail-in ballot delivery
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Tuesday expanded an injunction barring the U.S. Postal Service from taking steps to implement
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Ghana’s inflation rate drops to 4.6% as food costs ease
Ghana's annual inflation rate fell to 4.6% in July from 5.3% in June, driven by slower increases in food prices,
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