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President Trump’s suggestions to allow 50-year mortgages for homeowners is running into a lot of skepticism. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, many economists say it will only increase debt and not lower housing costs.

President Donald Trump issued preemptive pardons Monday to 16 state Republicans who tried to pass themselves as presidential electors following the 2020 election when the Democratic ticket carried Michigan. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Eastern Michigan University is taking a stand for first-generation students as future federal funding from the Department of Education to support them remains uncertain. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

In the wake of recent actions by the Trump Administration, Washtenaw County Commissioners tonight will vote to allocate funds from the Older Persons’ Millage for local food programs. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today is the deadline for the Trump administration to update a federal judge who last week ruled that the Agriculture Department must release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Today, a federal judge will consider whether to block the Trump Administration from pausing some food assistance to Michigan and other states. Colin Jackson has more.

Several thousand people from Washtenaw County and beyond marched Saturday on the sidewalks of downtown Ypsilanti. They were taking part in the second national “No Kings Day,” protesting Donald Trump and his administration. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Several "No Kings" rally events are taking place in Washtenaw County, mostly on Saturday. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert has this preview.

The Michigan Attorney General says the state needs to get ready in case President Donald Trump tries to send national guard troops here. Colin Jackson has more.

The Department of Energy sent an email to employees directing them to avoid language like “climate change.” WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor spoke to a University of Michigan climate scientist about the implications.