Starting today, stream local news and weather updates serving Michigan in the Spectrum News app. 🔗 Get the app: spectrumlocalnews.com/app

Speaking in Port Huron yesterday, President Trump said he thought gas prices would be higher than they've been and it's a small price to pay to ensure Iran doesn't have a nuclear weapon.

“Everybody ought to vote like Donald Trump is on the ballot.” Appearing in Grand Rapids with Sen. Bernie Sanders last night, Abdul El-Sayed said voters should consider President Trump's tariffs, policies and leadership when casting their ballot.

"I call him apple pie." President Trump lauded U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers' time in the House, calling him one of the most respected lawmakers in DC.

Speaking in Port Huron Sunday, President Trump again tied U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood and said he is the face of today's Democratic Party.

Speaking in Detroit last night, former President Barack Obama acknowledged that illegal border crossings have decreased but criticized the Trump administration's methods.

Speaking in Detroit tonight, former President Barack Obama criticized President's Trump's tariffs on Canada.

Republican candidate for governor John James criticized Michigan Democrats during an early voting event in Plymouth Township today. He also argued that former President Barack Obama would not be able to overcome voters’ concerns about Democratic leadership in Lansing.

Campaigning with Jocelyn Benson in Grand Rapids today, Rep. Haley Stevens criticized the Trump administration's deals with Russia.

Is the U.S. Postal Service delivering? We sent more than 200 letters to test the Postal Service’s goal of delivering local mail within two business days. Four in 10 did not meet the service standard. Spectrum News' @reportsbychar shares how Michigan did on the test and what you n

“We all have the same president." Republican candidate for governor John James pointed to Democratic leadership in Michigan while questioning why the state is struggling compared to others.

Speaking to reporters today, President Trump said he looks forward to his trip to Port Huron this weekend before taking a couple swipes at Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Secretary of State and Democratic candidate for governor Jocelyn Benson responds to the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to send election monitors to seven Michigan cities on Election Day.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says voters have embraced the Democratic agenda and believes her administration’s record will help Democrats running for office across the state.

Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock visited a Flint church on Wednesday to campaign for Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet. They discussed federal healthcare cuts and voting rights ahead of the November election.

Democratic 7th Congressional District candidate William Lawrence met with first responders in Lansing this week. During the meeting, he was endorsed by the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union. Lawrence is taking on incumbent Republican Tom Barrett.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed called for stronger regulation of monopolies during Tuesday’s Detroit Economic Club forum, arguing that large corporations have too much influence over the economy and politics, making it harder for smaller businesses to compete.

Speaking to the Detroit Economic Club Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for cracking down on what he described as $500 billion in fraud and touted his plan to lower taxes for businesses if elected.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized Republican tax policies and spending during Tuesday’s Detroit Economic Club forum, arguing that the economy should make it easier for average Americans to build wealth rather than billionaires to accumulate more.

Detroit Pistons fans gathered outside Little Caesars Arena today as the team tipped off the 2026-27 season against the Boston Celtics.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers said he would be willing to work with a Democratic governor when asked about bipartisan cooperation during Tuesday’s Detroit Economic Club forum.