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These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
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These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Michigan's foster youth face an uphill battle as they age out of the system, but a bill currently in the state Legislature aims to change that.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
Some Arab Americans are expressing concern over Donald Trump's picks for key positions in his next administration.
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.
Two Michigan Senate bills that would ban CPL holders from carrying weapons into the Michigan State Capitol building and the House and Senate office buildings passed out of committee on Thursday.
A letter was sent to Trump last week on behalf of the Lebanese-American community.
Two bills passed by Democrats in the Michigan Legislature this week would require the state health department to develop information on safe gun storage to distribute to schools.
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
It became clear late Tuesday into early Wednesday that Trump would not only win the presidency but likely prevail in Dearborn.
After voters cast their ballots, their votes are certified by state officials before the electoral college gathers.
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.
The approval comes just one week after a road construction worker from Lincoln Park was struck by a car on Interstate 75 in Detroit. The worker later died from his injuries.
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
Ruby Garcia was found shot to death on the side of a Grand Rapids highway.
Puri, who is currently the Majority Whip, was elected to the House in 2020.
Doctors say that however you're feeling, now is an opportunity to take good care of yourself.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
Hall will begin his new role on Jan. 8, 2025, when the House convenes for its first session.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in an investigation of a sinister online community that pressures children into acts of self-harm and sexual abuse images.
An election official in a small Michigan county that was a cradle for unfounded election conspiracy theories in 2020 lost a write-in campaign to keep her job.
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.
Michigan Republicans are reclaiming a portion of the state government, breaking the Democratic Party's trifecta that developed after the 2022 midterms.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
An investigation is underway after authorities say an 81-year-old driver crashed into a Kroger store on Wednesday in Ypsilanti Township.
Officials say that 38-year-old Cheaira Broughton organized "push-out" thefts where a group would grab as many items as they could from the stores and run out.
Southeast Michigan is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather on Thursday, as a strong cold front collides with unseasonably warm air, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms to the region.
Southeast Michigan is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather on Thursday, as a strong cold front collides with unseasonably warm air, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms to the region.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
An investigation is underway after authorities say an 81-year-old driver crashed into a Kroger store on Wednesday in Ypsilanti Township.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Dell Crawford was in prison over the murder of Tatanisha "Joy" Williams of Detroit, but has since been exonerated.
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.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
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.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
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.
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.
A Detroit woman accused of organizing a theft ring at Ulta Beauty stores in Metro Detroit pleaded guilty, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
There was a show of support by a group of Ann Arbor teachers at a school board meeting contract talks continue.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
An investigation is underway after police say an 81-year-old driver crashed into a Kroger store on Wednesday in Ypsilanti Township.
Southeast Michigan is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather on Thursday, March 26, as a strong cold front collides with unseasonably warm air, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms to the region.