Michigan DOGE Task Force initiative created, plans to make recommendations
A group of Republican Michigan House members has created the Michigan DOGE Task Force, aiming for more government accountability and efficiency.
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A group of Republican Michigan House members has created the Michigan DOGE Task Force, aiming for more government accountability and efficiency.
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
The advent of AI in the workplace is one factor behind a spike in layoffs this year, new labor data shows.
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
As the Department of Government Efficiency leader steps away from the White House, Elon Musk talks with "Sunday Morning" about why he believes Trump's proposed budget clashes with his team's efforts to slash the functions of government.
President Trump praised Elon Musk for his work through the White House's Department of Government Efficiency as the billionaire's tenure as a "special government employee" came to an end on Friday.
Elon Musk is officially wrapping up his time with the Department of Government Efficiency project. White House officials have confirmed at least two other Doge staffers are also leaving their posts.
Some meteorologists say they were unable to accurately forecast an ice storm that hit northern Michigan in March because National Weather Service balloon sites were cut or reduced. CBS News Detroit Chief Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey and CBS News' Dave Malkoff shows how the consequences could leave communities around the country less safe.
Some meteorologists say they were unable to accurately forecast an ice storm that hit Northern Michigan in March because National Weather Service balloon sites were cut or reduced.
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet.
Tesla's sales and stock price have taken a hit this year amid blowback over CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
These workers not only painted a picture of how their lives have been turned upside down by these federal layoffs, but also how these firings have reportedly led to death and destruction in Michigan.
A New York judge has relaxed a ban she'd put on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department information.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.
President Trump says any attacks on Tesla facilities will be considered "domestic terrorism" following the wave of protests and violence.
USAID has been the target of DOGE, the Elon Musk-helmed agency created in an executive order signed by President Trump on his first day in office.
Protesters in western Michigan are calling on GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga to hold an in-person town hall to address their concerns.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning three children for years will be sentenced on Tuesday on the resulting felony child abuse charges.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
A trooper was fueling her cruiser at the gas station when police say she saw a red pickup driving erratically through the gas station's parking lot.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning three children for years will be sentenced on Tuesday on the resulting felony child abuse charges.
Southeast Michigan is in for a hot, humid day on Tuesday, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees and heat index values reaching the upper 90s to near 100 degrees.
In a widely shared and controversial post to Truth Social on Monday morning, President Trump blasted communities across the country that are rallying against data centers.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will release students three hours early on Sept. 1 and 2 due to high temperatures expected this week.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, challenging President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.
Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan, for a three-stroke margin.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday officially signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Kelli Bryant of Pontiac, Michigan, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse after accusations that she had abandoned three children for years. She will be sentenced on Tuesday.
President Trump said Monday that his administration has signed agreements with nine additional pharmaceutical firms to offer discounted drugs to state Medicaid programs. CBS News has this report.
Authorities will continue searching on Tuesday for at least one more person who is believed to be missing after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon. CBS News has this report.
A preliminary exam is taking place in Lenawee County as John Skelton faces murder charges over the deaths of his three sons in 2010. During Monday's testimony, one of the police officers explained what he noticed as the investigation began.
Kelli Bryant is scheduled for sentencing in a child abandonment case. Detroit schools will close early on two days this week due to the hot weather. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.