Immigrants grow Michigan’s population, advocates say
Detroit’s population grew for the second year in a row after years of steady decline, according to census data.
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Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate for second time this year
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday for the second time this year, not nearly as much as President Donald... Read More.
Economists say Trump’s tariff play could boost trade deficits
Economists told the U.S. Supreme Court that President Donald Trump's plan to reduce U.S. trade deficits will backfire, exacerbating the underlying issue the president... Read More.
Trump says he can’t run for third term after months of conjecture
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he's disappointed he can't seek another term as president after months of speculation that he might try... Read More.
Expert: Arizona’s 2026 budget faces Big Beautiful Bill impact
The biggest impact on Arizona's 2026 budget will come from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, according to Glenn Farley, the Common Sense... Read More.
Research institute to Congress: Prioritize American healthcare over noncitizens
The American First Policy Institute is calling on Congress to prioritize American patients over illegal aliens and expressed its disapproval toward the illegal alien-favoring... Read More.
Senate votes to approve ‘Bat Week;’ no vote to end shutdown
U.S. senators have remained locked in a government shutdown fight for nearly a month, but unanimously agreed Wednesday to designate Oct. 24 - Oct.... Read More.
Vance says U.S. troops will get paid Friday despite shutdown
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that 1.3 million U.S. troops will get a paycheck on Friday despite a congressional funding lapse and stalemate... Read More.
Will lawyers crash your Halloween festivities this year?
In 1984, a Michigan man donned his Halloween costume – a sheep – and headed to a party with his wife Little Bo Peep.... Read More.
‘There is no excuse:’ air traffic controllers, pilots urge Congress to end shutdown
As air traffic controllers and other federal workers missed a full paycheck Tuesday, growing numbers of labor unions and advocacy groups are calling on... Read More.
