DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices

The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.

• Jul 21

Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke

President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.

• Jul 17

Mike Cox drops out of Michigan's gubernatorial race after Trump endorses John James

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has dropped out of the state's 2026 gubernatorial race.

• Jul 17

Michigan leaders divided over Trump election speech

President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls catastrophically short and called out a closed FBI investigation into a 2020 Michigan voter registration drive, drawing sharp responses from state officials on both sides.

• Jul 17

Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud

In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.

• Jul 17

Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show

The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.

• Jul 21

Michigan lawmakers ask what Canada is doing to prevent wildfire smoke plumes

Detroit had the worst air quality in the world on Thursday because of the fine particulate matter in the atmosphere.

• Jul 16

Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say

Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.

• Jul 16

Will daylight saving time become permanent after House passes bill?

Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent​ after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.

• Jul 15

Robert Lulgjuraj drops out of Michigan's 10th congressional district race

Lulgjuraj cites that part of the reason for his campaign suspension was his opponent, Michael Bouchard, receiving an endorsement from President Trump.

• Jul 14

Michigan lawmakers push to stiffen penalties for noisy vehicles

Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.

• Jul 14

House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.

• Jul 15

States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid

With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.

• Jul 14

McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update

Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.

• Jul 12

What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?

Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.

• Jul 12

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