Arkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlash for portraying lazy welfare recipient as whiteA new video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was standard issue Republican messaging for promoting her state’s stricter rules for people on Medicaid.WDIV ClickOnDetroit17h agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthSarah Huckabee Sandersmedicaid rule change ad controversy
Appeals court weighs judge's authority to restore Trump administration funding cuts to HarvardA federal appeals court has heard arguments over whether a judge had the authority to restore billions of dollars in funding that the Trump administration cut from Harvard University.WDIV ClickOnDetroit1d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentharvard funding cuts appeal
Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayEthiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters.WDIV ClickOnDetroit3d agoWhole story →BuildSecuritytigray conflict escalation
NFL's Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadiumNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state’s General Assembly, adding another wrinkle to the Chicago Bears’ long-running pursuit of a new home.WDIV ClickOnDetroit5d agoWhole story →BuildJB Pritzkerchicago bears stadium pursuit
Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.WDIV ClickOnDetroit6d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetpermitting bill deal
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and 'protect' college sports could also save the US Olympic teamThe Protect College Sports Act, passed by the Senate this week, aims to safeguard Olympic sports in the U.S. The bill addresses issues like name-image-likeness payments and requires colleges to maintain scholarships and roster spots for Olympic sports.WDIV ClickOnDetroit6d agoWhole story →EducationCultureprotect college sports act passage
New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegationNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation into Cornell University's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation.WDIV ClickOnDetroit7d agoWhole story →EducationJusticeKathy Hochulcornell gang rape investigation
Watchdog says Trump can't cancel more than $800M in spending approved by CongressPresident Donald Trump is not permitted to withhold beyond the end of the fiscal year more than $800 million in spending approved by Congress.WDIV ClickOnDetroit7d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationimpoundment control act dispute
Fake payroll, millions in loans: Detroit man sentenced in pandemic fraud caseA 46-year-old Detroit man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to participating in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving pandemic relief funds.WDIV ClickOnDetroit8d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticepandemic fraud case sentencing
