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It’s been more than a year since Manchester resident Paul Whelan returned home after being imprisoned by Russia on what he and U.S. officials call bogus espionage charges. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Whelan about his experience and difficulties assimilating back into the U.S. since his release.

A U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Protestors are rallying against University of Michigan Health’s decision to end its health care program for transgender youths. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

President Donald Trump is reposting Republican claims about Michigan’s state budget on social media. Colin Jackson has more.

In response to the Trump administration's policies, the Washtenaw County Health Department has developed a guide to available resources for LGBTQIA+ people. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Members of Saline Indivisible are holding a Labor Day rally this morning. Supporters will be gathering at the corner of Michigan Ave. and Ann Arbor St. from 10 AM until noon. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan public health advocates are painting a dark picture for what could happen to health care in the state under federal policy changes. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is meeting with the Democratic leader of the Michigan Senate and Republican Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives today to discuss the budget.

Michigan 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says President Trump’s attempts to ban mail-in voting is just another attempt by him to reduce voting access. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti District Library is working with medical advocates to encourage harm reduction within the community. WEMU's Ana Longoria has the story.