Michigan's U.S. Senate race is heating up, and both major candidates are spending nearly as much energy managing political baggage as they are making their case to voters.
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A burned-out headlight. A foreign driver's license. A call to Border Patrol. For one woman driving through Brownstown Township on a spring evening in 2025, that sequence of events ended in a federal immigration arrest — not a ticket.
When a candidate campaigns on restricting a federal visa program, voters might expect a clean break between that position and the candidate's personal record. But for Zach Lahn, the Republican running for Iowa governor, the gap between his policy promise and his own business history is hard to ignore.
Every year, millions of Americans buy gift cards as presents, only to hand over something that's already been emptied by a thief. Michigan has now taken direct aim at that problem with a pair of newly signed laws that reclassify gift card fraud as a serious felony offense.
Democracy depends on the rule of law — especially when force is used. For democratic governments, how power is exercised matters just as much as…
As Washington grapples with a prolonged shutdown, states take charge, challenging federal overreach and exploring innovative policies. From lawsuits to preserve food aid to pioneering electoral reforms in New York, states are becoming arenas for experimentation and reform. Initiatives like the Brennan Center's focus on state courts and the Partnership for Southern Impact highlight the growing role of states in shaping the nation's future amid federal gridlock.
Farmers in the U.S. face financial struggles due to tariffs and potential ACA subsidy expiration, impacting insurance costs.
The Trump administration halts a $1 billion affordable housing program, affecting projects crucial for low-income Americans, AP reports.
Less than a month ago, Jessica Fair was a historical architect at Valley Forge, but now she's unemployed and unsure.
President Trump's administration faces criticism from First Amendment advocates for actions perceived as threats to free speech, including targeting activists and media outlets.
President Trump overstepped his authority by freezing foreign aid, a judge ruled, but stopped short of reviving contracts.
Democrats in Michigan oppose a resolution requiring extra citizenship proof for voting, citing barriers for voters.