Federal Government

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.

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.

Michigan environmental activists say a Trump Administration plan to pull back from clean air regulations would hurt the state. Colin Jackson has more.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is holding a Town Hall meeting on the campus of Eastern Michigan University tonight. The 6th District Democrat from Ann Arbor will be joined by state legislators in the Student Center Ballroom beginning at 6 PM. 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.

Some Democratic Michigan lawmakers are trying to keep out-of-state national guard troops from entering Michigan without the required permissions. Colin Jackson has more.

6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell was joined by clean energy leaders this morning to talk about the negative impacts the Trump administration actions are having on the industry in Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.