Barrett flips Michigan's 7th Congressional District seat, CBS News projects
Republican Tom Barrett has flipped Michigan's open 7th Congressional District seat, defeating Democratic challenger Curtis Hertel Jr., CBS News projects.
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Republican Tom Barrett has flipped Michigan's open 7th Congressional District seat, defeating Democratic challenger Curtis Hertel Jr., CBS News projects.
Michigan has 13 congressional districts, a significant portion of which are centered around the Detroit metro area.
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.
Thanedar will face Republican challenger Martell Bivings, who ran uncontested, in the November election.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun tells a Senate hearing his company's culture is "far from perfect" amid new whistleblower allegations.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
Not many people get to be on the House floor during a congressional meeting, so when Rep. John Rose's 6-year-old son got the opportunity, he made sure it was memorable.
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers met for nine hours on Friday to decide whether hundreds of candidates have enough signatures to appear on the ballot.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it is crucial troops receive foreign military aid in time to fight another major Russian offensive.
Democrats who led probes into Trump's role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot expect to face arrest if he wins: "Anybody who has testified against him...should be worried."
Congress is trying to beat a Friday night deadline to fund the government.
A deal has been reached for a continuing resolution that would fund the government through March 1 and March 8, congressional leaders said Sunday night.
The agreement is central to avoiding a government shutdown later this month.
President Biden's State of the Union address will be the final such speech before the 2024 presidential election.
At least three members of Congress reported being the victims of "swatting incidents" over the holiday week, according to a review by CBS News.
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina served as temporary speaker in October, after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House speaker
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2024.
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana won a vote Wednesday to become House speaker, ending a three-week vacancy.
House Republicans finally elected Mike Johnson to be House speaker, over three weeks after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Here's the list of GOP candidates who ran.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette is speaking out against allegations of misconduct.
This spring, the Macomb County Department of Roads plans to resurface the stretch of Mound Road between 8 Mile and just south of I-696.
Global climate models are sounding the alarm for a significant shift: a new El Niño is expected to take charge by the end of the year.
Investigators said the suspect was the shooter who killed 66-year-old Sam Simko, of Commerce Township, on Jan. 13, 2025.
Investigators said the suspect was the shooter who killed 66-year-old Sam Simko, of Commerce Township, on Jan. 13, 2025.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette is speaking out against allegations of misconduct.
This spring, the Macomb County Department of Roads plans to resurface the stretch of Mound Road between 8 Mile and just south of I-696.
Global climate models are sounding the alarm for a significant shift: a new El Niño is expected to take charge by the end of the year.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
The design came together in the same bedroom where Max Burak's Tigers fandom began.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
A new study is revealing the most recalled vehicles, and it does not bode well for one local automaker. However, according to automotive experts, it's more of an industry-wide problem than an individual issue for one company.
Pesky potholes on Mound Road in Warren have been an issue for many drivers.
A man who was charged in connection with the 2025 fatal shooting of a Pontiac, Michigan, business owner was found guilty of murder on Tuesday.
The mayor of Woodhaven is speaking out against allegations of misconduct. Jeff Harris, the city administrator, is accusing Patricia Odette of misusing public funds, which the mayor denies.
For years, Max Burak created Detroit Tigers art simply because he loved the team. Fans at Comerica Park are now wearing those drawings.