Washington ― Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg of Traverse City is "very seriously focused" on a potential bid for U.S. Senate after ruling out a run for Michigan governor ...

“This is not stable, what's being presented.” After a final, procedural vote in the State Senate next week, the bill will move to the State House. While House Republicans support ‘school ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) said he’s considering another run for Senate in 2026 after incumbent Sen. Gary Peters (D) made a surprise announcement that he won’t seek another term.

Former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, whose campaign for governor in 2024 was derailed by a series of controversies and scandals, said Friday he would not run for U.S. Senate in 2026. Robinson, a Republican, ...

Republican Mike Rogers to Again Run for Senate in Michigan, AP Sources Say LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is gearing up to announce another Republican bid for U.S. Senate in ...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats' Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a ...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a ...

WASHINGTON – The Senate confirmed former Rep. Sean Duffy as the next secretary of transportation on Tuesday, marking a return to public office for the northwestern Wisconsin Republican after a ...

Senate Finance Chair Hoping for Bessent Confirmation Vote Next Week By Bo Erickson (Reuters) - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo on Wednesday said he is hoping a full Senate ...

Senate Democrats in a Wednesday letter to Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) are requesting input in talks on a budget reconciliation package the GOP is plotting to move President Trump’s ...

Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, testified in a second confirmation hearing Wednesday, this time before the Senate Budget Committee.