DHS offers undocumented migrants $3,000 if they self-deport by end of 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
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The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
An Eastpointe, Michigan, elementary school teacher is accused of possessing child pornography while attempting to enter the United States from Canada, according to federal court documents filed Wednesday.
David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.
The Wayne County Airport Authority has requested that TSA stop displaying a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing federal government shutdown.
A growing list of airports - including some in Michigan - have decided not to show travelers a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticizing Democrats for the federal government shutdown.
Three Guatemalan nationals have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of selling fake U.S. residency identification cards to immigrants.
Federal officials detained two truck drivers on an investigation of suspected methamphetamine smuggling into Canada through Port Huron.
Three Michigan residents pleaded guilty to charges relating to a fraud scheme involving over $3 million in pandemic-era assistance.
A Michigan man faces federal charges over fraudulent loan applications submitted to COVID-era business assistance programs.
States allege the Trump administration illegally ended FEMA's BRIC program, halting billions in disaster mitigation funding and putting storm-prone communities at risk.
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is allegedly wanted on an arrest warrant in Mexico, officials said.
DHS plans to reduce its Office of Intelligence & Analysis to just 275 personnel, four sources said.
ICE is holding around 59,000 detainees in facilities across the country, likely setting a record high, according to internal government data obtained by CBS News.
A multi-agency investigation into online child predator activity has resulted in arrests of eight Ohio residents so far, authorities report.
A Canadian man who led an eight-year drug trafficking conspiracy in the U.S. was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
It's the latest request from the Trump administration for assistance with its mass deportation efforts.
The incentives are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to push unauthorized immigrants — with both sticks and carrots — to leave the U.S.
A 32-year-old Venezuelan man reportedly took a wrong turn onto the Ambassador Bridge, crossing into Canada, while delivering food back in January, and has since been detained and deported to El Salvador.
The ACLU is seeking to protect them from being deported while they wait for the rest of the lawsuit to play out.
Visas of several current and former international students at Central Michigan University have been terminated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the school said.
The university says that administrators have contacted the impacted students "to advise them of potential consequences of this action."
The Department of Homeland Security said the offices "function as internal adversaries that slow down operations."
A group of federal, state, and local officials in Michigan is calling for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist who was arrested by federal agents after leading pro-Palestinian protests last year.
The move applies to immigrants over the age of 13 who are in the U.S. unlawfully and who have not submitted fingerprints or registered with the federal government.
New projections show cruise travel across the region is expected to hit record levels in 2026, bringing thousands of passengers through ports like Detroit.
The city of Ann Arbor says it's done everything in its power to secure state or FEMA relief for tornado damage repairs.
A University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker is under fire after reportedly making comments in a group chat that officials call "disgusting" and "disturbing."
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.
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.
New projections show cruise travel across the region is expected to hit record levels in 2026, bringing thousands of passengers through ports like Detroit.
The city of Ann Arbor says it's done everything in its power to secure state or FEMA relief for tornado damage repairs.
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.
The Great Lakes are quickly emerging as a major travel destination.
The city of Ann Arbor says it's done everything in its power to secure state or FEMA relief for tornado damage repairs.
Warm air continues this week with more rain likely on Friday.
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.