Journalist Mona Chalabi's new book finds Americans across all income levels share a deep sense of financial panic and economic insecurity
The American Watch Dog
Democrats swept last week's midterms, flipping dozens of House seats, at least seven Senate seats, and a majority of governorships.
Pete Hegseth issued 33 directives overhauling U.S. military colleges, ending faculty tenure and replacing dissertations with AI war games.
Michigan lawmakers are pushing to protect over $170M from a Meta settlement for youth mental health programs through a dedicated state fund

Military Families Face Rising Healthcare Costs in 2027 — Here’s What to Know Before Open Season Ends
Tricare open season runs through December 8, with 2027 cost increases of about 4% affecting most military families paying out-of-pocket
Michigan regulators give Consumers Energy a final deadline of December 9 to settle its disputed $1-each sale of 13 hydroelectric dams
Russian strikes on the village of Komyshuvakha have killed at least 55 people and left 45 others missing as of Sunday afternoon.
U.S. forces disabled a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz as unreported strikes and explosions on Iranian soil escalated tensions.
Dearborn, Michigan recorded its highest voter turnout in history during the midterms, with some precincts running out of ballots entirely.
The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October while veteran unemployment dropped sharply from 3.5% to 2.7%, beating all forecasts.
Economist Betsey Stevenson urges Democrats to cut tariffs, restore ACA subsidies, and attract lasting jobs rather than chase accountability.
The Army has renamed its 92G cooks to tactical field feeding specialists, reflecting a shift toward large-scale combat operations training











