Garlin Gilchrist declares candidacy for Michigan governor race
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, a Democrat, has announced he is running in the 2026 governor's race.
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Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, a Democrat, has announced he is running in the 2026 governor's race.
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.
Republicans in Michigan may choose a MAGA activist leader who's charged with being a fake elector for Donald Trump to lead the party into the 2026 midterms.
Pete Buttigieg is quietly contemplating his future from a small city in northern Michigan while talking to Democratic Party officials, labor leaders and top strategists.
Genesee County Chris Swanson is launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan's next governor.
Michigan state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky told a crowd of protestors at the Michigan state Capitol building earlier this week that she had elective surgery to remove her reproductive organs out of concern about contraception access.
First elected to the state Legislature in 2018, McMorrow's profile surged after her viral 2022 speech on the floor of the Michigan Senate, hailed as a model for countering Republican attacks.
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.
State Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican from Lawton, has announced his campaign for the Michigan governor's race.
Democrat Jocelyn Benson announced her campaign Wednesday for Michigan's governor in the 2026 election cycle.
Whitmer gave her first major speech Wednesday since Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
A judge dismissed charges on Tuesday against two St. Clair Shores election workers who were accused of taking steps that allowed four people to vote twice in the summer primary election.
The group says Democrats can no longer just expect votes from Black women, they'll need to earn them back.
Michigan Democrats are charting their path forward after significant setbacks in the 2024 election.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
After voters cast their ballots, their votes are certified by state officials before the electoral college gathers.
President-elect Donald Trump won Pennsylvania after losing the state in 2020. Scott Pelley visited to find out what was behind the shift this election.
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
Exit polling data shows a shift in longtime Democratic voting blocs: Black males and Hispanics.
Ruby Garcia was found shot to death on the side of a Grand Rapids highway.
On Saturday, family and friends came out to Maheras-Gentry Park on Detroit's east side to remember 14-year-old Aamina Bradley, who died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her cousin who fell in.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Southeast Michigan communities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights got hit hard by Friday night's severe storms.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
A 27-year-old man is facing seven charges, including larceny from a motor vehicle, after police in Redford Township, Michigan, said officers found him with "multiple bank and credit cards" that weren't his.
Three people are in custody after a shooting left two individuals dead and another injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Three people are dead after a vehicle hit the back of a semitruck on Interstate 94 in Southeast Michigan late Friday, state officials said.
On Saturday, family and friends came out to Maheras-Gentry Park on Detroit's east side to remember 14-year-old Aamina Bradley, who died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her cousin who fell in.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
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.
Family and friends on Saturday gathered to remember 14-year-old Aamina Bradley. On June 27, she died while trying to save her cousin who fell into the Detroit River. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant was at Maheras-Gentry Park where loved ones honored the teen.
A third person was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon in connection with a shooting that left two individuals dead and another injured Friday at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, according to police. The other two people were taken into custody hours after the shooting.
Americans are celebrating the country's 250th birthday on Saturday. The weather in some parts of the U.S., including Washington, D.C., has provided difficulties for some events, but there's still a big party set for Saturday night. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports how people at the nation's Capitol feel about the milestone.
More showers and storms, with possibly heavy rainfall, for Sunday
The Detroit Auto Show helped turn Detroit into the automotive capital of the world. Rachelle Graham looks at how the once small show became one of the most recognized auto events in the world.