Trump names Will Scharf as next White House counsel
Donald Trump announced Sunday that Will Scharf, his staff secretary, will become White House counsel and assistant to the president
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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
Bitcoin’s safe-haven role faces renewed scrutiny
Debate over Bitcoin’s role as a safe-haven asset has resurfaced after Brookings Institution senior fellow Robin Brooks said its recent
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Ocasio-Cortez says younger voters are reshaping U.S. politics
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said younger voters are becoming a decisive force in American politics, driven by anger over economic pressures
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Data centers become flashpoint in midterm politics
Opposition to A.I. data centers has become a national campaign issue as the midterm elections approach, with candidates in both
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East Lansing weighs health ballot language as line feedback deadline nears
East Lansing City Council members are set to hold a special meeting Monday to approve ballot language for a proposal
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Iran demands U.S. concessions before reopening key oil shipping route
Iran laid out a broad set of demands to the United States as a condition for reopening the Strait of
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Pentagon presses weapons makers as Trump downplays Iran war stockpile concerns
President Donald Trump said the United States was willing to wait for a peace agreement with Iran, describing the talks
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MSU dairy research center opens for public visits
Michigan State University has opened its Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center to visitors, offering a look at how modern
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Todd Blanche won Senate confirmation as attorney general at 4 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday after weeks of objections from
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Large military training exercise draws thousands to northern Michigan
More than 9,000 service members are training in northern Michigan for Northern Strike 26-2, a major reserve-component military readiness exercise
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