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.