Last week, couples in San Diego went to a federal building for green card interviews. They thought this was the last step to live together in the U. S. permanently. But things took a surprising turn. Each couple had one American and one foreign spouse. Stephen Paul brought his British wife and their 4-month-old baby. Audrey Hestmark came with her German husband, jus...
Thanksgiving is a big deal for travel in the U. S. This year, over 80 million people are expected to hit the roads, with most of them driving. In Michigan alone, 2. 3 million people are planning to travel, and many will drive more than 50 miles to reach their destinations. Winter weather is on its way to Southeast Michigan, bringing lake-effect snow and strong winds...
In a surprising turn of events, the Justice Department has faced significant setbacks in its recent legal pursuits. Lindsey Halligan, a Trump ally, took charge of a high-profile case against former FBI Director James Comey. She secured an indictment, but the case quickly hit a wall. Judges found numerous legal errors, leading to the dismissal of charges against Comey...
The Justice Department is shaking things up by creating a new office focused on protecting gun rights. This office, named the Second Amendment Rights Section, will start its work on December 4. Its main job is to look into local laws that might be limiting people's right to own guns. This move comes from a plan President Trump announced earlier this year. He asked t...
The Justice Department (DoJ) is going through big changes. Some say these changes are not good. The number of lawyers working there has dropped a lot. About 5, 500 lawyers and other workers have left since the current administration started. This includes people who were fired, quit, or took early retirement. The DoJ used to have around 10, 000 lawyers, but now there...
A growing number of employees are leaving the Justice Department. Some are resigning, others are being fired, and many are retiring. This wave of departures has reached over 5, 000 people since January. A group called Justice Connection is collecting and sharing the farewell messages of these employees. These messages reveal a lot about what's happening inside the d...
Land ownership has always been a big deal for Black Americans. A book called "Rooted" talks about how Black people lost a lot of their farmland between 1910 and 1997. That's a huge chunk of history that affects us today. The book suggests that the government should give back land and resources to make things right. But is that the best way forward? Some people think...
In today's fast-food culture, many people struggle with liver issues. One of the main problems is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), which often comes from eating too much junk food. This condition is quite common and can be serious. Now, scientists are looking into a protein called IL-18 binding protein (IL-18BP). This protein can block the eff...
Metro Detroit is having a calm weekend, but things will change soon. Next week, rain and cold weather will arrive, affecting travel plans and outdoor activities. Saturday night will be cool, with temperatures dropping to the lower 30s. It's a good time to visit The Rink at Campus Martius Park. Dress warmly to enjoy the holiday lights and festive atmosphere. Sunday ...
The Justice Department is in a tough spot. They're trying to discredit a judge who's handling the case against former FBI director James Comey. This is getting messy. Officials have been making some questionable moves. They've criticized the judge for using a different word in court. That's not a big deal, right? But they're also giving mixed messages about how a gra...