Michigan Democratic Party announces endorsements ahead of 2026 midterm
The Michigan Democratic Party announced its slate of endorsements for statewide races Sunday, including Attorney General and Secretary of State.
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The Michigan Democratic Party announced its slate of endorsements for statewide races Sunday, including Attorney General and Secretary of State.
The Michigan Republican Party has endorsed candidates for several statewide offices and university boards, officials said Saturday.
A powdery substance in an envelope that was sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has been deemed not to be hazardous, police said Saturday.
A small group of Democratic Michigan lawmakers was in Minnesota on Thursday, they say, to "stand in solidarity" against violent immigration efforts.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
A Democratic National Committee panel has drafted proposed standards to help the party decide which states will be the earliest to vote in the 2028 presidential primaries.
Americans are concerned about the effect of the shutdown on the economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.
Pete Buttigieg returns to Iowa for an event focused on veterans, six years after he burst onto the national political stage with a strong run ahead of the state's leadoff presidential caucuses.
A new book by Michigan's top election official reveals intimate details of how she contended with, and was personally impacted by, President Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 loss to former President Joe Biden. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins "America Decides" to discuss her new book, "The Purposeful Warrior," and her 2026 gubernatorial bid.
The San Francisco speech was the former vice president's first major public remarks since losing the November election to President Trump.
Michigan Democrats and Republicans are sending contrasting messages regarding moves made by the Trump administration.
In a focus group conducted by Axios in Michigan, some battleground state voters expressed second thoughts about supporting President Trump in the 2024 election. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" with analysis.
Michigan Democratic Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has entered the crowded race to be the state's next governor. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Gilchrist about why he wants the job.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin was elected by a narrow margin in November to represent Michigan after serving several terms in the House.
Michigan Republicans and Democrats have each elected a new chair who will lead their respective parties into the 2026 midterms.
The Oakland County Democratic Party says it's committed to taking a stand against Trump administration policies.
The Oakland County Democratic Party says it's committed to fighting back against policies being implemented by the Trump Administration.
The announcement by Sen. Gary Peters creates an open seat in battleground Michigan, which has flipped from red to blue to red again in the last three presidential elections.
Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.
Puri, who is currently the Majority Whip, was elected to the House in 2020.
Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.
When record snowfall and rain swamped northern Michigan this spring, thousands of residents had no flood insurance — and no idea they were at risk, in part because FEMA has never mapped large portions of the state.
Michigan drivers are seeing the lowest gas prices in several weeks, AAA says, with the average cost of a regular unleaded gallon of gas hovering around $4.01.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Here's what to know ahead of the 2026 fireworks show in downtown Detroit.
Michigan drivers are seeing the lowest gas prices in several weeks, AAA says, with the average cost of a regular unleaded gallon of gas hovering around $4.01.
When record snowfall and rain swamped northern Michigan this spring, thousands of residents had no flood insurance — and no idea they were at risk, in part because FEMA has never mapped large portions of the state.
A Metro Detroit resident has claimed the title of Miss Michigan, being crowned on Saturday night.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
When record snowfall and rain swamped northern Michigan this spring, thousands of residents had no flood insurance — and no idea they were at risk, in part because FEMA has never mapped large portions of the state.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was "trying to fight everybody" on a Sunday flight, a pilot said.
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said he expects a diplomatic solution with Iran to fail, though he noted that he would "rather try diplomacy than take it off the table."
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.
Mellissa Channell-Watkins, a Plymouth, Michigan, native, and two other defenders have signed with PWHL Detroit, the team said on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
A Metro Detroit resident has claimed the title of Miss Michigan, being crowned on Saturday night. University of Detroit Mercy student Grace Hanke, who competed as Miss Oakland County, won the crown at Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon. Hanke said winning the title was a dream, though it was not her main goal.
Prices at the pump in Michigan are at their lowest since April, with AAA saying the state average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is just about $4.
Vice President JD Vance on Monday touted "good progress" in the first direct talks between the U.S. and Iran. CBS News has this report.
Oil prices rose on Sunday, but showed signs of easing on Monday, amid the U.S.-Iran talks.
The Detroit Federation of Teachers is voting on a proposed contract. Detroit police relate their security plans for the fireworks show. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.