Senate candidates El-Sayed and Rogers to debate Thursday
The Democratic and Republican candidates running to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, will face off in a debate on Thursday.
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The Democratic and Republican candidates running to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers, will face off in a debate on Thursday.
Tuesday's Michigan gubernatorial debate between Jocelyn Benson and John James got heated as the candidates sparred over the economy and data centers.
With a little less than a month left until election day, 125,635 registered voters had cast ballots in Michigan's 2026 midterm election as of Monday.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama will be in Detroit in late October to campaign with Michigan Democrats for the Nov. 3 election.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers made his case to voters at a rally in Detroit on Sunday, while his Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed, discussed his campaign priorities during an appearance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
CBS News Detroit spoke one-on-one with Democratic nominee for Michigan governor and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Sunday. Hear her plan to work with Canada amid a trade war, her thoughts on data center development and what Republican gubernatorial nominee U.S. Rep. John James said in response.
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, is apologizing for comments he made after an attack on an Oakland County synagogue in March. Julia Avant shares what he said in his apology.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
A group of Michigan democratic lawmakers are calling on the Michigan Department of Transportation to end all contracts that allow federal agencies to install surveillance technology on state property.
Michigan Democratic House members have introduced three bills that would create infrastructure to study reparations, establish a state office and track data for descendants of enslaved Americans.
A bill that would punish people who interfere with, threaten or harass first responders performing their duties after being given a warning is moving through the Michigan Legislature.
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
A bipartisan bill that would allow school boards across Michigan to award high school diplomas to some "Rosie the Riveters" has been introduced in the state Senate.
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, which created two majority-Black districts. The 6-3 vote is a major win for Republicans. Major Garrett anchors this CBS News Special Report.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan's 13th Congressional District, held a town hall Sunday for constituents on the war in Iran.
Bloomfield Township police said Saturday that a powdery substance found in an envelope sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters was tested and determined not to be hazardous. Members of the political organization tell CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant they're concerned by this and other threats they've been receiving.
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
President Trump said on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior." CBS News has this report on the lawmakers' video and Mr. Trump's response.
The ongoing government shutdown marks one of the longest in American history. As the days pass, leaders on both sides of the aisle, including Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, say much is at stake.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan was one of several U.S. lawmakers who headed back to their state following more failed attempts in Washington, D.C. to end the government shutdown. Terrell Bailey spoke with Slotkin in Southfield on Friday about the impasse keeping lawmakers from reopening the government.
Congressman Shri Thanedar, a Democrat representing Michigan's 13th District, shares his thoughts about the federal budget stalemate.
Democratic Michigan state Rep. Joe Tate of Detroit will compete with at least three other democrats for the state's open Senate seat. Former Republican congressman Mike Rogers is also running for the seat.
Saturday’s town hall meeting in Warren featured Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. and other Democratic leaders.
Michigan Republicans and Democrats have each elected a new chair who will lead their respective parties into the 2026 midterms.
