Opinion

Tips from AG to avoid summer travel scams

With school ending for the summer, vacation season is ready to launch into full swing. While gas prices remain high, surveys indicate most people still plan to take trips during the warmer summer months. With that in mind, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued her Travel Tips alert to help consumers avoid common travel scams and stay informed about their rights while vacationing. “Don’t let financial headaches and travel scams ruin your vacation,” Nessel said in a news release. “Before you book, remember to do your research and always read the fine print. A ...

Editorial cartoon for June 5, 2026

AP source: Bolton to plead guilty to having classified information

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said ...

James Talarico’s nonbinary Senate campaign

James Talarico has decided that God isn’t nonbinary after all. Anyone who has relied on the Texas senatorial candidate for theological guidance might be experiencing whiplash. Talarico is trying to clean up a series of idiotic statements, including about God's supposed nonconforming ...

GOP won in redistricting, but voters ultimately will decide

A no-holds-barred bout of partisan redistricting has been won by Republicans. Now it's up to voters to decide whether it matters for control of Congress. Republicans could net about 10 additional U.S. House seats in the November elections if redrawn voting districts perform as they were ...

Editorial cartoon for June 4, 2026