Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations. See the photos.
In a change this year because the East Wing was torn down, the tree that honors Gold Star families is in the Blue Room with the official White House Christmas tree.
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In a change this year because the East Wing was torn down, the tree that honors Gold Star families is in the Blue Room with the official White House Christmas tree.
In keeping with a White House holiday tradition, President Trump has issued pardons to two turkeys, saving them both from becoming the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving dinner.
A photographer captured images on Friday that show a demolition site in place of the White House's East Wing, which was torn down last month and is set to be replaced by a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
U.S. lawmakers worked through the weekend in Washington D.C., though not much progress has been made in ending the government shutdown. Willie James Inman reports from the White House.
The first lady's office and several other offices will be demolished as a part of the project to add a massive new ballroom.
President Trump previously said his ballroom addition to the White House East Wing wouldn't "interfere" with the building's existing structure.
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
President Trump says he wants to send National Guard troops to new cities he claims are crime-ridden, including New Orleans, Louisiana, and Baltimore, Maryland. The talks come as lawmakers look to extend the presence of troops in Washington D.C. Taurean Small has more from the White House.
The only time the leaders of Ukraine and Russia have met face to face was in Paris in 2019. The White House is hopeful the next meeting might take place in the next two weeks. CBS News has this report.
The eyes of the world will be on Washington, D.C., on Monday as President Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European and NATO leaders to discuss a possible end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Willie James Inman explains.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs already imposed and new ones announced by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
The approximately $200 million project will be funded by President Trump and other private donors, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said.
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is responding to a now-viral photo of her in the Oval Office hiding her face behind a folder.
The White House says it successfully mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, and U.S. and Chinese trade representatives met to discuss a possible deal.
Amazon said it had considered listing import charges on some products, but said the idea wasn't approved and won't happen.
"Give it up, or there will be consequences," said White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, speaking about Iran's nuclear program.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she had a meeting with President Trump on Thursday at the White House, discussing jobs and tariffs.
In an Oval Office meeting, Vance and Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful." Afterward, Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials were told to leave.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
The federal funding memo's reversal comes after the original move caused chaos and confusion across the country, including in Michigan.
Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
Police in Muskegon, Michigan, are investigating after a man and woman were killed, and three other people were injured in a shooting on Saturday.
Cade Cunningham had 23 points and 12 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat Milwaukee 124-112 on Saturday night to end the Bucks' 15-game winning streak in Detroit.
With dozens of volunteers and donors between Henry Ford Health's hospitals in Novi and Southfield, over 1,200 kids will have gifts under the tree this holiday season.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan holds a holiday party each year as a way to give impacted families a reprieve from the sadness.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
Police in Muskegon, Michigan, are investigating after a man and woman were killed, and three other people were injured in a shooting on Saturday.
A bipartisan Michigan House bill would let the state install technology around state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure that detects unmanned aircraft or prevents them from flying overhead, according to the Legislature's website.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Cade Cunningham had 23 points and 12 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat Milwaukee 124-112 on Saturday night to end the Bucks' 15-game winning streak in Detroit.
The Detroit Lions (8-5) would not be in the playoffs if they started next week, but the two-time defending NFC North champions have a chance to play their way in.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent his Saturday at a forum in California. During the event, he made it clear that the Trump administration's mission is to sink vessels containing drugs bound for America. Hegseth's comments come as he remains under scrutiny for multiple strikes on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. Willie James Inman has more.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Detroit Branch partnered with 70 different Black-owned small businesses across Detroit in an effort to convince consumers to support local entrepreneurs during the holiday season.
More chances for snow next week
Two Henry Ford Health hospitals have been buying gifts for kids. The health system's Providence Foundation has been putting on the Christmas Store since the 80s. On Saturdays, volunteers delivered the gifts to families driving by the Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital.
The holidays are usually a joyous time, but the season can be tough for families who have lost loved ones due to crime. Veronica Ortega looks into what Crime Stoppers of Michigan is doing to help.