Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities.

Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have kicked off their Texas Senate campaigns with contrasting strategies.

Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews.

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President Donald Trump is accusing six lawmakers, including Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, of sedition, “punishable by DEATH,’ after they called for U.S. military members to uphold the Constitution and refuse ”illegal orders."

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress in January.

President Donald Trump is calling for Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s arrest, as well as several other Democratic lawmakers, and putting them on trial over their remarks urging the military to refuse illegal orders.

President Donald Trump is accusing half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers called on U_S_ military members to uphold the Constitution and defy “illegal orders.”.

The deal cut by some Senate Democrats to reopen government has refueled the party’s tussle over strategy and identity just days after sweeping election victories had raised hopes that the left’s disparate factions were pulling in the same direction heading into the 2026 midterms.

The White House is focusing on redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in 2026.

Democrats have spent the early months of Donald Trump's second presidency trying to find the right messages and messengers to counter an aggressive administration.

Bridget Brink, who stepped down as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine this year in protest of what she said was President Donald Trump’s unfair treatment of the the war-torn country, says she’s running for Congress in one of Michigan’s most competitive districts as a Democrat.

The crypto industry is seeing growing support from the Democratic Party, though it's far from unanimous.

The Senate has voted to block California’s first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

Democrats are looking for the right message and messengers to lead the opposition to President Donald Trump in his second term.

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens has launched her U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan in what will undoubtedly be an expensive and competitive race.

Republican Mike Rogers is running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.

Mike Rogers launched his campaign for U.S. Senate in Michigan for the second time.

The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

A top Pentagon official says that special operations forces do not have the authority to launch drone attacks at drug cartels in Mexico.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is working to broaden her appeal beyond her progressive, anti-establishment roots.

People across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. say they're worried about cuts to Social Security.

After witnessing mass federal firings, concerns about potential further job cuts, including U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employees, are rising.

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.

Protesters gathered on the steps of the Federal Building in Ann Arbor Tuesday in response to President Trump stopping military aid to Ukraine.

President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to keep up his campaign of “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy in an unyielding address to Congress and the nation that left Democratic legislators to register their dissent with stone faces, placards calling out “lies,” and one legislator’s ejection.

President Donald Trump will stand at the front of the U.S. House chamber to address a joint session of Congress, the first of his second term in office.

First-term Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan accused President Donald Trump of driving up costs while pushing a giveaway to his billionaire friends.

President Donald Trump vowed to keep up his campaign of “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy as he delivered an unyielding address Tuesday night to Congress and the nation.

President Donald Trump will deliver the first joint congressional address of his second term on Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern.

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress next week.

The Senate has confirmed Dan Driscoll to be the next Army secretary, voting 66-28 to put the former soldier and Iraq War veteran at the helm of the service.

Michigan Republicans have elected a state lawmaker to lead the GOP into the 2026 midterms, State Sen. Jim Runestad whipped enough delegates Saturday after two rounds of voting to beat out the other two candidates, including Meshawn Maddock, a loyal ally to President Donald Trump who is charged with being a fake elector for Trump in the 2020 election.

The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much more.

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to announce a Democratic bid for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state.

It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin won Michigan’s shotgun-tight race for U.S. Senate, defeating former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in a battle of attrition.

Elissa Slotkin wins the race for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, the Associated Press projects.

Republican Candidate Tom Barrett wins the race for Michigan U.S. House District 7, the Associated Press projects.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.

One week before Election Day, we’ve got an updated survey showing where Michigan voters stand on the U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers.

One week before Election Day, we’ve got an updated survey showing where Michigan voters stand on the U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers.

Former President Barack Obama visited Detroit Tuesday night to support Vice President Kamala Harris. He was introduced by Detroit’s own Eminem

Michigan may play a decisive role in a presidential election for the third consecutive time.

In the political ad, it’s somewhat easy to overlook the blunder of printing the wrong date for Election Day in the Michigan Bulletin. It reads, “On Nov. 6, vote for Tom Barrett.”

You can watch a live stream of the debate between Michigan U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin.

A new WDIV/Detroit News survey shows where voters stand on the state’s U.S. Senate race.

Former Representative Mike Rogers is attempting to become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years.

After a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.

Some Michigan Democrats are raising concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in a crucial swing state.

A new WDIV/Detroit News survey asked voters to weigh in on the state’s U.S. Senate race.

Michigan officials took center stage on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin and the family of former Rep. Mike Rogers were the targets of swatting last week.

Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.

Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.

National attention has turned to Michigan for the presidential race, but voters will also have a major say in determining which major party controls Congress next year.

While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature.

A new WDIV/Detroit News survey asked voters to weigh in on important local races and national issues heading into election season.

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Michigan Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is reserving over $8 million in ads in the weeks leading up to the November election as she attempts to win the state's open Senate seat.

The student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November.

The retirement of Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow has opened a Senate seat in Michigan.

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to install more groundwater treatment systems at a former Michigan military base to control contamination from so-called forever chemicals.

Current U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, is one of the most well-known candidates running for senator for Michigan in 2024, but voters appeared to favor lesser-known Republican candidates over her, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

Michigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet has announced that she will seek a U.S. House seat in Michigan being left vacant after U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee’s retirement this year.

Competition is growing in Michigan's Congressional race as Democratic U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee announces he will be retiring next year after the end of his sixth term.

Police say a Detroit synagogue president has been found stabbed to death outside her home.

A church group from Novi has landed in Detroit after escaping the unexpected violence in Israel.

An actor best known for his roles on “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor” will run for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat and challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination.

Former Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District.

In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House.

In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House.

The Michigan Republican Party's social media posts are being called “hateful” and “ignorant” for comparing gun reform to the Holocaust.

DTE Energy, Michigan’s largest utility provider, is knowingly underreporting the number of power outages on its widely used dashboard, according to a recent interview with a company executive.

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she'll seek the state's open Senate seat in 2024.

Michigan government officials are addressing some theories about an unidentified airborne object that was shot down over Lake Huron.

Authorities from the United States and Canada were working together Monday to recover debris from an unidentified aerial object that was shot down Sunday over Lake Huron, officials report.

U.S. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Monday held a press conference to discuss new projects in Livingston County -- and she also answered questions about the Sunday downing of an unidentified airborne object over Lake Huron.

Michigan Representative Elissa Slotkin tweeted on Sunday saying there is an object over Lake Huron that the U.S. Department of Defense has a “close eye” on.

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow.

Who could replace Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow in 2024?

United States representative from Michigan Elissa Slotkin has secured a third term in office, defeating Republican opponent state Sen. Tom Barrett in the general election, the AP projects.

Use these interactive maps to follow election results for Michigan U.S. House District 7 between Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Tom Barrett on Nov. 8, 2022.

Republican Liz Cheney visited Michigan on Tuesday to support Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin in her Lansing-area race against Republican Tom Barrett.

Republican Liz Cheney visited Michigan on Tuesday to support Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin in her Lansing-area race against Republican Tom Barrett.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Michigan U.S. House District 7 (Slotkin vs. Barrett) on Nov. 8, 2022.

Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney has endorsed and plans to campaign for Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.

Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney has endorsed and plans to campaign for Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.

Voters in several Southeast Michigan counties appear to be favoring Democratic candidates for the upcoming election, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll, but the numbers are fairly close.

In a year where political debates have been few and far between, two candidates sat down and discussed the issues defining their campaigns.

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The Supreme Court’s decision to repeal a woman’s federal constitutional right to abortion has scrambled the political dynamics heading into the November elections, when control of Congress is at stake.

We’re talking with Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, who has a history working in intelligence, to get her thoughts on what we can and should do going forward amid the war in Ukraine.

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The federal government will pay $360,000 to local authorities who responded to the shooting at a Michigan high school in November.

Newly proposed legislation would make gun owners liable if children access and use their weapons to commit a crime or hurt themselves or others.