Longtime Saddle Rock mayor Dan Levy was disqualified from the ballot after petition and election-day poll-book questions; state officials are now reviewing the matter.

A Miami medical magnate and major GOP donor has become U.S. ambassador to Spain as Madrid and Washington clash over Iran, NATO spending and trade rhetoric. His first months will test whether local ties help or hinder diplomacy.

Federal agencies have elevated enforcement on unauthorized drones, pairing new laws, FAA action and DHS buys ahead of major 2026 events. The changes raise civil and criminal stakes for operators.

Six cannabis companies allege millions paid into Grand Rapids' social‑equity fund are unaccounted for and have added fraud and conspiracy claims in an amended lawsuit.

House Republicans subpoenaed Arlington’s commonwealth’s attorney over her handling of protests tied to Stephen Miller. Dehghani-Tafti called the demand an overreach and has retained counsel.

State records show Columbus-area providers were linked to $750,000-plus in overpayments, prompting bills that would expand surveillance and prosecution tools. Small centers say the pressure could force closures.

A House panel advanced a Mall bill but added language limiting exhibits to “biological women,” sparking sharp Democratic criticism and fresh uncertainty over the museum’s path to the Mall.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel asked regulators to cut DTE's $237.5M gas-rate request to $34.8M, calling most proposed costs unjustified.

Crown Princess Mette‑Marit told NRK she was "manipulated and deceived" by Jeffrey Epstein in her first TV interview since the documents surfaced. The sit‑down comes as her son’s trial closed and patronages are being reconsidered.

A finance committee advanced a contract that adds a 1% residency bonus for Milwaukee police supervisors as leaders note only about 30% live inside the city. The deal now moves to the full council.

Governor Healey's budget would cut co‑responder funding by roughly $15 million, drawing sharp criticism from police chiefs and mental‑health advocates. Supporters warn the move could mean more arrests and ER visits.

Michigan lawmakers pressed Postmaster General David Steiner to tour the Allen Park USPS plant after a maintenance mechanic was found dead inside a sorting machine.

Lawmakers heard testimony that voucher freezes, reimbursement cuts and program closures have left nearly 32,000 Hoosier children waiting for care.