Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline.
Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by Trump’s Republican administration. Many offices will be shuttered, perhaps permanently, as Trump vows to “do things that are irreversible, that are bad” as retribution. His deportation agenda is expected to run full speed ahead, while education, environmental and other services sputter. The economic fallout is expected to ripple nationwide.
Oakland County CEO charged in hyperbaric chamber death released from jail after bond violation
The founder and CEO of an Oakland County health care facility, who is charged with the death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion, was released from jail after a bond violation.
Tamela Peterson, 58, of Brighton, and three other workers were charged after Thomas Cooper was killed when the hyperbaric chamber he was receiving treatment in exploded at the Oxford Center on Jan. 31, 2025. The boy’s mother was also injured in the explosion.
Church leader arraigned in Michigan court on forced labor, money laundering conspiracy charges
The woman facing charges for her alleged role in a forced labor and money-laundering conspiracy across multiple states, including Michigan, was arraigned in federal court on Tuesday.
Michelle Brannon and David Taylor were arrested on Aug. 27, 2025, in North Carolina and Florida in what federal officials called a nationwide takedown of their alleged forced labor organization.
Michigan lawmakers send budget extension to Governor’s desk, ending brief government shutdown
Michigan House and Senate wrapped up sessions early Wednesday morning, shortly before 2 a.m., to get something on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk to end a government shutdown.
Michigan’s House and Senate passed a seven-day extension of the previous budget, hoping to finalize a deal next week that will fund the state through the new fiscal year.
Weather: Seasonal start to October in Metro Detroit with a surge of warmth this weekend
High pressure dominates the weather pattern as we start with sunshine yet again. We will have a few clouds mixing in later today with more high cloud cover through Thursday. However, we stay dry. Highs today will be more on par with where we should be for the first week of October, near 70.