Congress

By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.

“We have to make sure, obviously, that belligerent regimes like those in Iran that wish us harm don’t have the means to produce a nuclear weapon,” said Rep. Tom Barrett.

Mid-Michigan Democratic Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet said, despite the ceasefire, it’s time for Congress to get involved.

Delta Airlines is temporarily suspending specialty services to member of Congress due to resource constraints from the ongoing shutdown of DHS.

Hollier, a former state senator, previously ran for the Detroit congressional seat in 2022 and 2024. Both times Shri Thanedar won the Democratic nomination and the seat.

Siena Heights University is set to close in 2026. An MLive reporter talked about the trend of small Michigan colleges and universities closing. Then, a nonprofit has partnered with the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians to collect and distribute cancer drugs to those in need. Also, a Michigan Law professor talks about his book on the powers of Congress.

First, we take a look at Santa Ono's tenure as president of the University of Michigan. Then, we discuss why Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel dropped felony charges against pro-Palestinian protesters. Later, we preview the sixtieth International Congress on Medieval Studies.

University of Michigan Law Professor Richard Primus on the constitutional crises of years past, and whether we're in one right now.

In today's episode, we discuss the recent passing of the Laken Riley Act by Congress, how a fisherman’s 1970s surrender to law enforcement has transformed fishing practices in the Great Lakes, and a conversation with an assistant professor about their new book on the history of redface in theatrical performances.

Retiring Congressman Dan Kildee reflects on his years in Washington D.C.