Hundreds of Michiganians are traveling to Washington in the coming days to witness the transfer of power at Donald Trump's second inauguration.

AG Dana Nessel said Monday that Donald Trump won the Nov. 5 election fair and square but she aims to ensure he implements his policies lawfully.

LANSING — Canada's industry minister met with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday, eager to highlight the essential trading relationship between his country and Michigan amid President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods.

ANN ARBOR, MI - Higher education was in President-elect Donald Trump’s crosshairs this past election. He proposed changing how colleges receive accreditations to dislodge ideological bias. He threatened to deport international students participating in pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

For the first time, candidates are each required to make a $15,000 donation to the state party, with no more than $2,500 coming from their own funds.

Some parts that go into our domestic vehicles come from Mexico and Canada. If the president slaps a tariff on those parts coming into Michigan, the governor fears it will impact automakers - and jobs.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took the stage at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show on Wednesday, highlighting her focus on seeking common ground with President-elect Donald Trump.

Jan. 20 will be the first time Staff Sergeants Connor Mikula and Claire Ross have performed at an inauguration.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen is expected to deliver her seventh State of the State address on Feb. 26, about a month later than she has previously given the annual speech.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will lay out her agenda during her annual policy address Feb. 26. In a speech this month, she called for road and job funding.

The race for president of the United State has understandably commanded nearly all of our electoral attention. With Donald Trump set to be sworn into office Monday, while his administration will rightfully be a focus, we encourage readers to put eyes on elected office closer to home. Local politics matter — especially this year, in Detroit.