U.S. Senate

Ann Arbor State Representative Carrie Rheingans was in Washington today for the reintroduction of the State-Based Universal Health Care Act. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The U.S. Senate is likely to hold an initial procedural vote Tuesday on the Rescissions Act of 2025. This is the measure that could claw back money already committed to public media for this fiscal year and next. Morning Edition host David Fair was joined by WEMU General Manager Molly Motherwell to discuss the process and potential impacts on Public media and WEMU.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she hopes major changes are made in the U.S. Senate to President Trump’s tax bill before it comes back to the House for a reconciliation vote. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin says her bill to ban Chinese vehicles from entering the United States is a matter of national security. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin says she will not be endorsing any candidates ahead of next year’s Democratic primary elections for Michigan’s open Senate and Governor's seats. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin was in town on Wednesday to talk to Washtenaw County leaders about issues impacting the community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

State Senator Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor says he’s concerned about the future of voting with a certain piece of legislation before the United States Senate. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she expects to still be able to represent her constituents and work with Republicans once the GOP takes control of the U.S. Senate, House and the Presidency come January. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Republican party leaders claim the Michigan election is trending their way as the clock winds down ahead of Election Day. Colin Jackson has more.

Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and Republican former Congressman Mike Rogers faced off Monday night in the final scheduled debate of the race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Rick Pluta reports.