Michigan has 79,000 federal workers. Some placed on administrative leave have a message for Washington: If you’re paying us, let us work.

The White House says President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts. Trump is scheduled to speak later Tuesday in Macomb County.

Michigan is a tossup state for a reason. New precinct-level data from the 2024 election shows that, while voting preferences in many areas are entrenched, there are pockets of political disagreement.

President Donald Trump is rallying in Warren on Tuesday to mark his first 100 days of his second term. He’s made bold promises to Michigan, including an economic ‘miracle.’ What he has and hasn’t delivered.

Opening statements in the trial began Monday in downtown Grand Rapids, and the trial is expected to last at least a week.

Since Gretchen Whitmer became governor, Michigan has given $995 million to companies that promised to create 65,000 jobs. They’ve produced 13,000 — a rate of $76,000 per job, a Bridge investigation finds.

Ten mega projects have dominated economic development under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Most involve electric vehicles, remain behind schedule and have created one-fifth of the 25,000 jobs corporations promised.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pressed for more money for job-creating subsidies. But after some deals sputtered, lawmakers say it’s time for reforms.

In a voicemail, the former mayor says Donald Trump promised a pardon during his first year in office and asks a lawmaker to put in a good word on his behalf. Now, Kilpatrick says there is no ‘quid pro quo.

Government lawyers said the federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after lawsuits across the country, including in Michigan.

The ‘science of reading’ is gaining momentum across the country. But making it happen in Michigan classrooms takes time, funds and staff buy-in.

The trivia train keeps chug-chug-chugging along. Next stop: Testing your smarts by answering 10 questions about the week that was.