U.S. Senate prepares for debate on Trump's budget bill
The U.S. Senate returns to Capitol Hill on Monday and will take up the ambitious spending package President Trump is calling the "Big Beautiful Bill."
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The U.S. Senate returns to Capitol Hill on Monday and will take up the ambitious spending package President Trump is calling the "Big Beautiful Bill."
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says President Donald Trump would be going back on his word to her if he pardoned two men who are serving prison sentences for leading a 2020 plot to kidnap her.
Dana Nessel charged the Chatfields in April 2024 with 13 felony charges.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took the stage on Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, touching on various topics, such as education, infrastructure and Medicaid.
At the Mackinac Policy Conference on Thursday, Michigan congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle shared their thoughts on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
For one of the last times as Detroit mayor, Mike Duggan took the stand at the Mackinac Policy Conference Wednesday afternoon.
With President Trump saying he will "take a look at" pardoning the group of men charged in the kidnapping plot against Gov. Whitmer, some are wondering the reason behind it.
President Trump said the U.S. will delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9.
The U.S. Justice Department's new pardon attorney says he is going to take a "hard look" at two men who are in prison for leading a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.
House bills 4406 and 4469 will now go to the Democratic-controlled Senate.
As President Trump's "big beautiful bill" passes through Washington, D.C., millions risk losing their health insurance. In Metro Detroit, community members took to the streets to ensure everyone knew.
The bill narrowly passed with a 215-214 vote and will now head to the Senate, where some Republicans have already voiced some opposition.
When the U.S. Senate voted 51-44 in favor of revoking three vehicle emissions waivers in California, Sen. Elissa Slotkin was among the senators voting in favor of their revocation. She was, in the final count, the lone Democratic Party member who voted that way.
Organizers say the demographics most at risk with the cuts are already some of our most vulnerable: pregnant women, people with disabilities and seniors.
Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum is running for Michigan Secretary of State in the 2026 election cycle.
AG Nessel issued her letter of determination on Monday, saying the location of the gathering in the Austin Building, a state government office in Lansing, violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act.
A new bipartisan bill package hopes to streamline the process for Michigan families making medical guardianship decisions, also known as next of kin.
Saudi Arabia is of key diplomatic importance to the Trump White House, especially amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Washtenaw County prosecutor Eli Savit has announced his campaign for the 2026 Michigan Attorney General race.
One Howell, Michigan, native running unopposed in the mayoral race is looking to lead the city after already serving the community on the city council.
A Michigan county has settled a lawsuit over an elected official who flashed a rifle during a COVID-19-era public meeting on Zoom.
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a weekend of prolonged negotiations.
Democratic Michigan state Rep. Joe Tate of Detroit launched his campaign on Sunday, seeking the seat left open by retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters.
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.
Over a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to fast-track energy projects, claiming the government is bypassing environmental laws.
A Lansing man is among the two victims of a fatal helicopter crash in Florida, police said.
The City of Detroit is planning to install over 300 additional "speed hump" devices on residential streets during 2026.
Small rural Michigan schools say competitive state grants leave their students behind, because administrators do not have time to apply.
Consumers Energy is looking to delay planned safety upgrades at the largest dam in Michigan while it seeks approval of a hotly debated plan to sell the facility and 12 others.
A firefighter fell through the floor while at a house fire scene on Wednesday in Livonia, no serious injuries were reported.
A new bill introduced by Michigan Sen. Rosemary Bayer would add new requirements for elderly drivers.
A Lansing man is among the two victims of a fatal helicopter crash in Florida, police said.
A firefighter fell through the floor while at a house fire scene on Wednesday in Livonia, no serious injuries were reported.
A neighbor man who lives right across the street from the home where the teen was held says he called the police as soon as he realized something was off.
According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, the jury trial against 27-year-old Afeni Muhammad, of Eastpointe, is scheduled to begin on Step. 15, 2026.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says it is setting the record straight about a man arrested in Wisconsin after an antisemitic image of Sheriff Michael Bouchard was shared.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
The Detroit Pistons are heading back to the playoffs for the second time in a row as they remain the No. 1seed in the Eastern Conference.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
The Bocce with the Brothers event will take place March 27 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, as a fundraiser for the Capuchin Ministries and their work in Metro Detroit.
Parents in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district are demanding transparency over the teacher contract and district finances.
Ann Arbor teachers are working without a contract. A Detroit man has been charged with kidnapping and assault of a 14-year-old. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Crews were on the scene Wednesday morning at a house fire in Livonia, Michigan.
Long lines continue at some of the nation's airports, as passengers queue up for Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. CBS News has a report on discussions in Washington D.C. on how to resolve the budget stalemate.