President Trump prepares for a nationally televised address tonight as global tensions remain high. In Michigan, the state Senate moves to restore more than $600 million in previously cut funding, while officials roll out a new winter road safety push. Plus, the Powerball jackpot surges past $1.2 billion, and a heartwarming holiday tradition brings light to young patients in Royal Oak.

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0:27 - President Trump set to deliver national address tonight (Detroit Free Press)

1:25 - Michigan Senate restores over $600M in funding after GOP cut backlash (Detroit Free Press)

2:26 - Michigan ramps up winter road safety efforts (WKAR)

3:36 - Powerball jackpot tops $1.25B ahead of tonight’s drawing (WDIV)

4:35 - Michigan hospital tradition brings light and hope to children (AP News)

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