Category Archives: National News
Michelle Obama Says U.S. is Not Ready for Female President
PODCAST: Nov. 18, 2025 ~ Karen Dumas joins Kevin Dietz to discuss if America is ready for a female president after Michelle Obama says the U.S is not.Former First Lady Michelle Obama made headlines re...
Nov 18, 2025
Trump Reverses Stance On Vote to Release Epstein Files, Urges House GOP to Vote Yes
Nov. 17, 2025 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg joins Kevin Dietz to discuss why President Donald Trump said he is withdrawing his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has recently criticized the Trum...
Nov 17, 2025
Trump Signs Funding Bill to Reopen Government Following 43-Day Stalemate
WASHINGTON D.C. ~ On Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to end the longest federal government shutdown in history at 43 days. After eight Senate Democrats caved and voted ...
Nov 13, 2025 PHOTO: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR
Trump Proposes $2,000 Tariff Payment for Americans
Nov. 12, 2025 ~ Senior Vice President and Director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and Northwood University Dr. Timothy Nash gives his thoughts on Trump's pro...
Nov 12, 2025
President Trump Proposes 50-Year Mortgage Plan
DETROIT, MI ~ In an effort to lower the increasing prices of the housing market, United States President Donald Trump proposed a 50-year mortgage plan on Truth Social Monday. The effort would lower th...
Nov 11, 2025 President Donald Trump speaks during a memorial service honoring Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 21, 2025.
Photo: Diannie Chavez ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Trump Pardons Dozens of Allies, Including Those Tied to 2020 Election Schemes
WASHINGTON D.C. ~ President Donald Trump pardoned almost 80 people Sunday, many of whom were involved with fake elector plots during the 2020 presidential election in favor of Trump or have financial ...
Nov 11, 2025 Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Government Shutdown Nearing End as Senate Agrees to Deal, Vote Moves to House
Nov. 11, 2025 ~ In a 60-40 vote, the United States Senate has agreed to a deal to tentatively end the government shutdown. While the shutdown is still in effect, Sunday's vote was a big step forward t...
Nov 11, 2025 Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Baby Formula Recalled Due to Links to Infant Botulism Outbreak
ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is facing some voluntary recalls after multiple infants across the country contracted infant botulism after consuming the formula. The FDA and CDC reported 13 ca...
Nov 10, 2025
Dallas Cowboy, Michigan Native Marshawn Kneeland Found Dead at 24
FRISCO, TX ~ Western Michigan native Marshawn Kneeland, who played two seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, was found dead by suicide by the Frisco Police Department. Kneeland was originally in pursuit by ...
Nov 07, 2025 Nov 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; The Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland before their game at the American Airlines Center. Photo: Jerome Miron ~ Imagn Images
FAA Cuts Flights at Detroit Metro Airport Due to Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. ~ The Detroit Metro Airport is among 40 airports across the nation where the FAA is currently cutting flights due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Now in its 36th day, the s...
Nov 07, 2025 Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
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SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
