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 ClickOnDetroit1d 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
Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areas that had turned against themDemocrats say their nominee for governor in Ohio, Dr. Amy Acton, represents the party’s best chance in years to win that office.WDIV ClickOnDetroit2d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetohio governor s race
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
Judge temporarily blocks border wall construction in Texas’ Big Bend regionA federal court in Texas has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from building a border wall in the Big Bend region.WDIV ClickOnDetroit4d agoWhole story →PlanetJusticeborder wall construction blocked
Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank saysHouseholds in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as canceling new clean energy projects.WDIV ClickOnDetroit5d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyDonald Trumptrump energy policy changes
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 ClickOnDetroit7d agoWhole story →EducationCultureprotect college sports act passage
