Michigan lawmakers are considering changing the state's official bird

November 8, 2022 - 5:07am EST
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Michigan's state bird is the American robin, but one lawmaker says it's time for a change. There is bipartisan support for the Kirtland's Warbler to represent the state.

Dec 5 - 6:00am EST

The leaders of the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" are calling for large-scale layoffs of federal workers and the elimination of some federal agencies during Trump's second term.

Dec 5 - 3:56am EST

Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida joined the DOGEcaucus, which supports President-elect Trump's push for government efficiency. Steve Inskeep asked him why.

Dec 5 - 3:56am EST

Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida joined the DOGEcaucus, which supports President-elect Trump's push for government efficiency. Steve Inskeep asked him why.

Dec 4 - 1:51pm EST

Earlier this year, Isaacman became the first private citizen to conduct a spacewalk. But his longstanding ties with Elon Musk's company SpaceX raise possible conflicts of interest.

Dec 4 - 1:25pm EST

At issue is a state law in Tennessee that blocks minors from accessing gender-affirming care in the state.

Dec 4 - 11:30am EST

Some Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting the measure, which would have restricted bathroom access. Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender legislator, won a second term last month.

Dec 4 - 11:27am EST

Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep his nomination on track after a series of negative reports about his past behavior — including a damning email his mom sent him during his second divorce.

Dec 4 - 11:27am EST

Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep his nomination on track after a series of negative reports about his past behavior — including a damning email his mom sent him during his second divorce.

Dec 4 - 5:51am EST

Motherhood in the U.S. is revered. Actual mothers? Not so much. But momfluencers and tradwives are stepping in to fill that void.