Marathon session in Lansing cranks out bills

Over the strenuous objection of Democrats, the Republican majority in the Michigan House approved legislation late last night that would require that voters present Photo I.D. when they vote or within ten days or have their vote thrown out. Supporters of the legislation say it's to protect the integrity of the vote.

Syrian government steps up attacks on Idlib province

Teenagers, the son of a local sheriff's deputy and young artists who loved music are among the dozens of people who died when a fire broke out at an underground dance party in a warehouse that visitors called a... Teenagers, the son of a local sheriff's deputy and young artists who loved music are among the dozens of people who died when a fire broke out at an underground dance party in a warehouse that visitors called a death... As investigators searched for signs of a crime in the fire that killed at least 33 in an Oakland warehouse during a late-night dance party, survivors and teary-eyed friends of those who perished viewed the charred... As investigators searched for signs of a crime in the fire that killed at least 33 in an Oakland warehouse during a late-night dance party, survivors and teary-eyed friends of those who perished viewed the charred building... The longest, loudest ... (more)

Italy hit by market volatility after referendum defeat

Shelley Mack says she didn't know the converted Oakland warehouse known as the "Ghost Ship" was an illegal residence until after she moved in, when she was instructed to tell visitors it was a 24-hour workspace... Shelley Mack says she didn't know the converted Oakland warehouse known as the "Ghost Ship" was an illegal residence until after she moved in, when she was instructed to tell visitors it was a 24-hour workspace for... Teenagers, the son of a local sheriff's deputy and young artists who loved music are among the dozens of people who died when a fire broke out at an underground dance party in a warehouse that visitors called a... Teenagers, the son of a local sheriff's deputy and young artists who loved music are among the dozens of people who died when a fire broke out at an underground dance party in a warehouse that visitors called a death... As investigators searched for ... (more)

Indiana coach Kevin Wilson abruptly resigns after 6 seasons

U.S. government officials on Thursday finalized an overhaul of how they plan for oil and gas drilling, mining, grazing and other activities across public lands in the West. U.S. government officials on Thursday finalized an overhaul of how they plan for oil and gas drilling, mining, grazing and other activities across public lands in the West.

In choosing their next chief, Democrats should listen to Obama :0

Rep. Keith Ellison's road to chairing the Democratic National Committee keeps getting rockier - which is a healthy sign for the party. No less than President Obama seems to think the Minnesota congressman is the wrong way to go: His people have been pushing Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Michigan ex-Gov. Jennifer Granholm for the job.

‘Sad’: Trump condemns Clinton for joining recount effort

President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday it's "sad" Hillary Clinton is joining an effort to force recounts of votes from the Nov. 8 election in up to three crucial states. Trump tweeted part of Clinton's concession speech, when she told supporters they must accept that "Donald Trump is going to be our president," and snippets from her debate remarks, when she assailed the Republican nominee for refusing to say in advance that he would accept the Election Day verdict.

With recounts looming, Trump adds new administration picks

President-elect Donald Trump pressed forward Friday with two more administration picks, as failed Green Party candidate Jill Stein took new steps to force recounts across key Midwestern battlegrounds that could complicate Trump's push for national unity. Stein, who earned little more than 1 percent of the national vote, formally requested a Wisconsin recount Friday afternoon, vowing to do the same in the coming days in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

No holiday for political talk

As Americans feasted on turkey Thursday during the nation's first major post-election holiday, some took to social media to describe the political gloating, loathing and subject avoiding they experienced around the Thanksgiving table. Facebook and Twitter posts, many even before dinner was served, revealed some people still struggling to come to grips with Donald Trump's victory and others expressing relief that his rival, Hillary Clinton, didn't win.

5 things to know about Betsy DeVos,a Read Story Detroit Free Press

President-elect Donald Trump has picked one of the most well-known women in Michigan for his cabinet -- Betsy DeVos as education secretary. Here are five things to know about Besty DeVos, whom President-elect Donald Trump picked for education secretary on Wednesday, Nov. 23: --As a member of the DeVos clan of west Michigan, she is one of the top Republican fundraisers in the state.

Donald Trump meets with his Indian business partners in Trump Tower

'So, I heard you went to Hamilton, Mike': Alec Baldwin portrays a clueless President Trump who bullies Pence, asks SIRI about ISIS and holds awkward meeting with Romney in mocking SNL skit 'Couldn't even memorize lines!': Trump continues feud with Hamilton cast with ANOTHER tweet AFTER a full day of Cabinet meetings - only to delete it moments later 'Call me and talk to me like a man': Kanye West addresses former pal Jay Z in ANOTHER on-stage rant as he takes aim at rapper's wife BeyoncA , Hillary Clinton and Mark Zuckerberg... before ending show after 10 MINUTES I love you Leonardo ...why have you cut me dead? DiCaprio's brother reveals bitter feud with Hollywood star after their wild partying left him an addict 'Go to another country if you don't like Trump': Federal judge goes on rant defending the President elect at US citizenship ceremony Left to paddle to their deaths: Uncle ... (more)

Reality check for Democrats’ post-mortems

In spite of the inconvenient fact that when all the votes cast have been tallied Hillary Clinton could turn out to have won the national popular vote by close to 2 million votes, Donald Trump did in fact win an impressive victory Nov. 8 and will become the 45th president of the United States. When one of the joyful men of American politics, Dick Tuck, ran for the California state Senate, he lost the Democratic primary.

UPDATE 3-Clinton blames FBI’s Comey for her defeat in call with donors

Hillary Clinton blamed FBI director James Comey for her stunning defeat in Tuesday's presidential election in a conference call with her top campaign funders on Saturday, according to two participants who were on the call. Clinton was projected by nearly every national public opinion poll as the heavy favorite going into Tuesday's race.

Trump, Populism, and Anti-Semitic Dog Whistles

Donald Trump's closing advertising message is a much more polished version of the populism he's been peddling all campaign: GOP candidates who want to win Michigan, OH, PA & the White House in the future should borrow heavily from this ad. https://t.co/X2yka7RlVS From a technical and thematic perspective it's a well made ad.