Today in Politics: Power Grabs, Paychecks, and Priorities

A day’s worth of political whiplash: Trump’s third-term talk, DHS’s 287(g) incentive push, unpaid federal workers, a flashy new ballroom in a shutdown—and how local pantries like Kandu Island help when SNAP is threatened.

Trying something new, our Fourth of July adventure!

As a visually impaired couple, my fiancé Josh and I decided to step outside our comfort zone and experience the Traverse City fireworks together for the first time. Thanks to accessible transit, kind strangers, and a little courage, we discovered how much confidence and fun comes from trying something new.