Biden is forgiving $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 people
The Biden administration said it's erasing debt for people who attended the for-profit Art Institutes, which shut down in September.
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The Biden administration said it's erasing debt for people who attended the for-profit Art Institutes, which shut down in September.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
This round of Biden's student loan forgiveness proposals targets the interest that adds up over time on student loans.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
About 78,000 people will receive an email from President Joe Biden telling them that their loans are canceled. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
More than 100,000 Michiganders voted 'uncommitted" during Tuesday's Democratic Primary in protest of President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
"Americans should feel confident that inflation will come down to levels that will no longer really be noticeable or worrisome to them," Yellen told CBS News.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the Eagle Pass border with more than a dozen GOP governors Sunday to talk about illegal migrant crossings.
President Biden's State of the Union address will be the final such speech before the 2024 presidential election.
Novi native Paul Whelan remains in a Russian prison.
The meeting between President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
Paul Whelan, an American businessman, has been wrongfully detained in Russia since 2018, and his brother is calling on President Joe Biden to get him released.
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and U.S. Rep Rashida Tlaib are criticizing the Biden Administration following the hospital explosion in Gaza City.
When United Auto Workers went on strike against General Motors four years ago, Joe Biden and Donald Trump took very different approaches.
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
A government shutdown is growing more likely to happen as lawmakers haven't reached an agreement to pass a short-term funding bill, and the deadline is approaching.
President Joe Biden's administration will launch the first-ever American Climate Corps Wednesday, the White House said, a workforce training and service initiative aimed at preparing American youth for jobs in clean energy and climate resilience.
Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.
Borrowers are now facing double whammy after high court rules against Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program.
Concert giant promises more transparent pricing for consumers as the Biden administration cracks down on"junk" fees.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs. forcing some to make hard choices.
Walk-a-Mile Wednesday returned to the city of Detroit, with Police Chief Todd Bettison hosting the first event of the season.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
After recent incidents of violence in the Inkster area, police are now asking for input from the community in a survey about what could be done to help address it.
The Sterling Heights City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved tax incentives for the $1 billion development of the old Lakeside Mall, overcoming a major hurdle.
The Motor City was awarded an expansion team for the 2026-27 season.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs. forcing some to make hard choices.
The crash happened just after 7 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Sheldon Road and Sheldon Center.
Walk-a-Mile Wednesday returned to the city of Detroit, with Police Chief Todd Bettison hosting the first event of the season.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs. forcing some to make hard choices.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
More than 300 PGA professionals from all over the country were hoping to earn a spot in this year's PGA Championship.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
The Motor City was awarded a women's hockey expansion team for the 2026-27 PWHL season.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
The mother of missing Michigan woman Lynette Hooker is speaking out. The Detroit Pistons will host the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 2 in the playoff series. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Good Thursday morning Fam! A Frost Advisory remains in effect for portions of Southeast Michigan until 8 AM. Cool and mainly dry today with a mix of sun and clouds, an isolated shower is possible at times between the afternoon hours and the early overnight period. Temperatures recover into the 60s on Friday and even warmer by Saturday in the 70's.
After Spirit Airlines ceased operations over the weekend, twin sisters Shari and Maya Green say they are still processing the news.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
After recent incidents of violence in the Inkster area, police are now asking for input from the community in a survey about what could be done to help address it.