After witnessing mass federal firings, concerns about potential further job cuts, including U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employees, are rising.

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.

Protesters gathered on the steps of the Federal Building in Ann Arbor Tuesday in response to President Trump stopping military aid to Ukraine.

President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to keep up his campaign of “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy in an unyielding address to Congress and the nation that left Democratic legislators to register their dissent with stone faces, placards calling out “lies,” and one legislator’s ejection.

President Donald Trump will stand at the front of the U.S. House chamber to address a joint session of Congress, the first of his second term in office.

First-term Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan accused President Donald Trump of driving up costs while pushing a giveaway to his billionaire friends.

President Donald Trump vowed to keep up his campaign of “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy as he delivered an unyielding address Tuesday night to Congress and the nation.

President Donald Trump will deliver the first joint congressional address of his second term on Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern.

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress next week.

The Senate has confirmed Dan Driscoll to be the next Army secretary, voting 66-28 to put the former soldier and Iraq War veteran at the helm of the service.

Michigan Republicans have elected a state lawmaker to lead the GOP into the 2026 midterms, State Sen. Jim Runestad whipped enough delegates Saturday after two rounds of voting to beat out the other two candidates, including Meshawn Maddock, a loyal ally to President Donald Trump who is charged with being a fake elector for Trump in the 2020 election.

The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much more.

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to announce a Democratic bid for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state.

It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin won Michigan’s shotgun-tight race for U.S. Senate, defeating former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in a battle of attrition.

Elissa Slotkin wins the race for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, the Associated Press projects.

Republican Candidate Tom Barrett wins the race for Michigan U.S. House District 7, the Associated Press projects.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers here.

One week before Election Day, we’ve got an updated survey showing where Michigan voters stand on the U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers.

One week before Election Day, we’ve got an updated survey showing where Michigan voters stand on the U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers.

Former President Barack Obama visited Detroit Tuesday night to support Vice President Kamala Harris. He was introduced by Detroit’s own Eminem

Michigan may play a decisive role in a presidential election for the third consecutive time.

In the political ad, it’s somewhat easy to overlook the blunder of printing the wrong date for Election Day in the Michigan Bulletin. It reads, “On Nov. 6, vote for Tom Barrett.”

You can watch a live stream of the debate between Michigan U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin.

A new WDIV/Detroit News survey shows where voters stand on the state’s U.S. Senate race.

Former Representative Mike Rogers is attempting to become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years.

After a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.

Some Michigan Democrats are raising concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in a crucial swing state.

A new WDIV/Detroit News survey asked voters to weigh in on the state’s U.S. Senate race.

Michigan officials took center stage on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin and the family of former Rep. Mike Rogers were the targets of swatting last week.

Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.

Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.

National attention has turned to Michigan for the presidential race, but voters will also have a major say in determining which major party controls Congress next year.

While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature.

A new WDIV/Detroit News survey asked voters to weigh in on important local races and national issues heading into election season.

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Michigan Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is reserving over $8 million in ads in the weeks leading up to the November election as she attempts to win the state's open Senate seat.

The student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November.

The retirement of Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow has opened a Senate seat in Michigan.

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to install more groundwater treatment systems at a former Michigan military base to control contamination from so-called forever chemicals.

Current U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, is one of the most well-known candidates running for senator for Michigan in 2024, but voters appeared to favor lesser-known Republican candidates over her, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

Michigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet has announced that she will seek a U.S. House seat in Michigan being left vacant after U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee’s retirement this year.

Competition is growing in Michigan's Congressional race as Democratic U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee announces he will be retiring next year after the end of his sixth term.

Police say a Detroit synagogue president has been found stabbed to death outside her home.

A church group from Novi has landed in Detroit after escaping the unexpected violence in Israel.

An actor best known for his roles on “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor” will run for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat and challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination.

Former Michigan state Sens. Curtis Hertel Jr. and Tom Barrett will face off for the 7th Congressional District.

In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House.

In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House.

The Michigan Republican Party's social media posts are being called “hateful” and “ignorant” for comparing gun reform to the Holocaust.

DTE Energy, Michigan’s largest utility provider, is knowingly underreporting the number of power outages on its widely used dashboard, according to a recent interview with a company executive.

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she'll seek the state's open Senate seat in 2024.

Michigan government officials are addressing some theories about an unidentified airborne object that was shot down over Lake Huron.

Authorities from the United States and Canada were working together Monday to recover debris from an unidentified aerial object that was shot down Sunday over Lake Huron, officials report.

U.S. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Monday held a press conference to discuss new projects in Livingston County -- and she also answered questions about the Sunday downing of an unidentified airborne object over Lake Huron.

Michigan Representative Elissa Slotkin tweeted on Sunday saying there is an object over Lake Huron that the U.S. Department of Defense has a “close eye” on.

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow.

Who could replace Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow in 2024?

United States representative from Michigan Elissa Slotkin has secured a third term in office, defeating Republican opponent state Sen. Tom Barrett in the general election, the AP projects.

Use these interactive maps to follow election results for Michigan U.S. House District 7 between Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Tom Barrett on Nov. 8, 2022.

Republican Liz Cheney visited Michigan on Tuesday to support Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin in her Lansing-area race against Republican Tom Barrett.

Republican Liz Cheney visited Michigan on Tuesday to support Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin in her Lansing-area race against Republican Tom Barrett.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Michigan U.S. House District 7 (Slotkin vs. Barrett) on Nov. 8, 2022.

Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney has endorsed and plans to campaign for Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.

Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney has endorsed and plans to campaign for Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.

Voters in several Southeast Michigan counties appear to be favoring Democratic candidates for the upcoming election, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll, but the numbers are fairly close.

In a year where political debates have been few and far between, two candidates sat down and discussed the issues defining their campaigns.

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The Supreme Court’s decision to repeal a woman’s federal constitutional right to abortion has scrambled the political dynamics heading into the November elections, when control of Congress is at stake.

We’re talking with Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, who has a history working in intelligence, to get her thoughts on what we can and should do going forward amid the war in Ukraine.

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The federal government will pay $360,000 to local authorities who responded to the shooting at a Michigan high school in November.

Newly proposed legislation would make gun owners liable if children access and use their weapons to commit a crime or hurt themselves or others.

The Oxford community came together Friday night for a vigil to honor the victims of this week’s Oxford High School shooting.

Five U.S. lawmakers have met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen during a surprise one-day visit intended to reaffirm the United States' support for the self-governing island.

The $1 trillion federal infrastructure spending law includes billions of dollars for Michigan, including to fix roads, replace lead water pipes and expand access to high-speed internet and electric vehicle charging stations.

Protesters have already gathered ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to Howell.

President Joe Biden will appear with Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin Slotkin on Tuesday when he visits a union training center in Howell, Michigan

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are edging closer to agreement on how sharply to cut back his ambitious social spending plan.

There are multiple claims in the the political advertisement, but the main one alleges that Biden’s plan will raid retirement funds of average American citizens.

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A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to threatening Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. Elissa Slotkin, according to Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Michigan lawmakers are frustrated the independent commission that would investigate the fatal attack was blocked in a partisan vote.

The U.S. National Guard’s deployment in Washington, D.C. comes to an end Monday.

DETROIT – On Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint there was a conversation about the rise of domestic terrorism and mass violence with Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. There was also a discussion about marijuana business licenses being distributed by the City of Detroit. Detroit City Council members Janee Ayers, James Tate and Raquel Castaneda-Lopez spoke about the topic. They weighed in on marijuana licensing in the city and the priority to include legacy Detroiters. Segment OneRep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan’s 8th Congressional DistrictSegment TwoDetroit City Council members Janee Ayers, James Tate and Raquel Castaneda-LopezSegment ThreeFlashpoint host Karen Drew wraps up this week’s episode

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan is once again taking the lead on domestic terrorism across the country. The Homeland Security subcommittee on terrorism -- led by former CIA analyst and Department of Defense official Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin -- argued the U.S. should shift its focus from foreign terrorism to domestic. “While external threats remain, the single greatest threat to our country right now is the threat of domestic terrorism and the tensions and polarization between us,” Slotkin said. AdSlotkin cited a new Homeland Security threat assessment that detailed that 2020 was a perfect storm for radical domestic groups. “Our government must send its own message back by labeling extremist violence as domestic terrorism.

National Guard keep watch on the Capitol, Thursday, March 4, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)WASHINGTON – The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months, The Associated Press has learned. There were no signs of disturbance Thursday, but the Capitol Police's request for extended Guard assistance appeared mired in confusion within various congressional oversight authorities, according to letters obtained by The AP. The more than 5,000 Guard members currently in Washington, D.C., are all slated to go home March 12, ending the mission. AdCapitol Police officials have also told congressional leaders the razor-wire-topped fencing around the Capitol should remain in place for several more months.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:Charges announced against 2 men accused of threatening public officialsMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced charges against two men accused of threatening public officials. One is accused of leaving threatening messages for U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and making threatening calls to Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s been going on in plain sight for decades, but since the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Building, the fight against domestic terrorism has become a top priority. READ: Slain Capitol Police officer honored: ‘We will never forget’Two Michigan Legislatures are taking prominent roles in that fight. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who served as an expert in militias and terrorism for the CIA, announced Thursday she will bring that experience to combating domestic terrorism. “We have been dealing with this rise of extremism and domestic terrorism long before Jan. 6,” Slotkin said. “That will change.”Both Peters and Slotkin pointed to Michigan’s strong domestic terrorism laws and hope their home state will be used as examples for both the good and bad as Michigan take the lead role in a national fight.

She discussed the terror threats this weekend at the Michigan Capitol where law enforcement officials were on high alert over a scheduled protest. “If domestic terrorism is allowed to flourish that will be a physical threat to our citizens so I’m trying to grapple with that and shift feet,” she said. Michigan is clearly no stranger to domestic terrorists and extremist groups. Long a hot bed for anti-government groups the state has some of the most extensive domestic terror laws on the books. After the inauguration she said finding where these extremist groups are online, and how they train and coordinate will be the first steps in curbing this latest rise in violence.

WASHINGTON – Michigan’s congressional delegation either evacuated or was told to shelter in place in their offices Wednesday when a group of supporters for President Donald Trump stormed into the US Capitol. Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) was on the House floor when rioters overran the Capitol police. Kildee and his colleagues were evacuated, and he blames the president for inciting the riot. READ: Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn electionCongresswoman Lisa McClain (MI-10) was also in the House along with Kildee, and she was also evacuated. McClain said she would still consider an objection to some state’s electoral votes but found the president’s response to the riot to be not enough.

READ: Pro-Trump groups storm US Capitol, force lockdown: Follow live coverageAt about 2:15 p.m., the U.S. Capitol was placed on lockdown as groups breached the Capitol steps. https://t.co/iKYIGCvFk1 — Rep. Debbie **Wear A Mask** Dingell (@RepDebDingell) January 6, 2021I am safe in a secure location. — Rep. Debbie **Wear A Mask** Dingell (@RepDebDingell) January 6, 2021We have been told the Capitol is now secure. — Rep. Debbie **Wear A Mask** Dingell (@RepDebDingell) January 6, 2021Haley StevensCongresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released two tweets. @realDonaldTrump should demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Grounds immediately.

DETROIT – The second surge of the coronavirus is leaving many asking for help from lawmakers in Washington. Garlin Gilchrist which this week released findings on a new study of the virus. Gilchrist was on Flashpoint Sunday and discussed findings of the study. Segment OneMichigan Democratic congresswoman, Elissa SlotkinSegment TwoMichigan Republican congressman, Paul MitchellSegment ThreeLt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist

DETROIT – After Michigan played such a key role in his election many are expecting President-Elect Joe Biden to tap Michiganders to be part of the new administration. Several names of Michigan Democrats have already been floated just days before Biden is set to name more picks. The United Auto Workers and Communications Workers unions have thrown support behind the sophomore representative earlier this month. Biden has responded to calls for more progressive cabinet members by saying they already have “significant representation.”For weeks Gov. Dane County was the second and last county to finish its recount, reporting a 45-vote gain for Trump.

(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) Democrat Elissa Slotkin has won reelection to U.S. House in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, the Associated Press reports. Slotkin has defeated Republican challenger Paul Junge with 51% of the votes in Tuesday’s General Election. Follow here: Michigan election updates on Nov. 4, 2020

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House District 8 here. (Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, clerks are expecting delayed results, up to multiple days. Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race Results🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!