Michigan Democrats talk social security and Medicare at town hall
Saturday’s town hall meeting in Warren featured Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. and other Democratic leaders.
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Saturday’s town hall meeting in Warren featured Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. and other Democratic leaders.
Michigan Republicans and Democrats have each elected a new chair who will lead their respective parties into the 2026 midterms.
The Oakland County Democratic Party says it's committed to taking a stand against Trump administration policies.
The group says Democrats can no longer just expect votes from Black women, they'll need to earn them back.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson held a news conference Monday where she went over her state's totals for early voting and talked about measures being taken to ensure a fair election.
Paul Junge is the Republican running for Congress in Michigan's 8th District against Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet. Junge joined CBS News to discuss his race and what he's hearing from voters.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined CBS News from the Democratic National Convention to speak about recent comments made by former President Donald Trump, political violence she's been a target of, Kamala Harris' campaign and what she expects to hear from Tim Walz's DNC speech.
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, joined CBS News to discuss members of his union voting for GOP candidates, the lack of a presidential endorsement so far from the Teamsters and his support for the Harris-Walz campaign.
Michigan and Wisconsin are part of what is known as the "blue wall" of states that historically voted for the Democratic presidential ticket until 2016, when Donald Trump turned some of those states red for the first time since the 1980s. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on what polls are showing from the blue wall states in 2024.
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican, joined CBS News to offer his thoughts on former President Donald Trump's Tuesday campaign stop in a Michigan town where white supremacists rallied last month, as well as Monday night's speakers at the Democratic National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump spoke about crime Tuesday during a campaign stop at a local sheriff's office in Michigan. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on Trump's DNC counter-programming.
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night, voicing his support for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign and calling former President Donald Trump a scab. See Fain's full remarks.
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow took the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention to warn about Project 2025, the detailed blueprint for the next Republican president.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
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."
Donald Trump said Jews who vote for Democrats "hate Israel" and "their religion," igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders.
Lawmakers voted to expel two young Black representatives, but the motion to expel a White legislator failed by one vote.
Schroeder was elected by Colorado voters in 1972 and then reelected 11 times, becoming one of the most influential Democrats and feminists in Congress.
The Michigan Legislature, where majority Republicans have blasted Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over severance payments to top officials, on Tuesday disclosed nearly $700,000 worth of separation agreements or legal settlements over the past decade.
Fresh from her speech at the Democratic National Convention. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took time to talk about prospects for the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris presidential ticket during taping of "Michigan Matters."
The American Postal Workers Union will hold rallies across the nation and in Detroit and Kalamazoo. The union is hoping to make #SaveThePostOffice trend.
On this week's Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about President Donald Trump, and impact – if any -- of the impeachment trial on the electorate.
Whitmer will give the response in English and Escobar will deliver it in Spanish.
A state budget will proceed without including a long-term funding plan to fix deteriorating roads.
Former President Barack Obama has appearances in Wisconsin and Michigan on Friday aimed at boosting turnout to aid Democrats, including black voters.
A manslaughter charge, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, has been filed over an April 12 fatal stabbing.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked FEMA for a few more weeks to prepare damage assessments from the March ice storm.
A Lansing man was found dead near a boat slip in the Florida Keys, local authorities reported.
Redford Township police are investigating a crash at Plymouth and Beech Daly roads that killed a motorcycle rider.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
A manslaughter charge, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, has been filed over an April 12 fatal stabbing.
Catholics from across Michigan have shared prayers in response to the announcement that Pope Francis has died.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked FEMA for a few more weeks to prepare damage assessments from the March ice storm.
A drive-in theater that opened in 2021 in Monroe County has closed for good; citing overall industry trends.
The operations of Tribar's Wixom location will be moving to Howell, according to plans announced earlier this month.
Shawn Fain, president of United Auto Workers, took to social media Thursday to give a policy speech. "There's a lot of uncertainty over what this moment holds," he said.
Slotkin is a former CIA officer who worked in national security roles in the Pentagon during the Bush and Obama administrations.
The company says the layoffs are not related to tariffs. The layoffs are effective April 14.
The automaker is working with local authorities on the investigation.
A drive-in theater that opened in 2021 in Monroe County has closed for good; citing overall industry trends.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Michigan's Fred Richard and Paul Juda finished first and second in the all-around and the Wolverines edged them past five-time defending champion Stanford to win their first NCAA men's gymnastics title since 2014.
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
A medical unit with the Michigan Army National Guard is preparing for a deployment to the Middle East, according to state officials.
"We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible," Dr. Julie Kehdi said.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Three or more related cases of the measles is an outbreak, according to the CDC.
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, unvaccinated people have a 90% chance of getting the virus if exposed to it.
Michigan's Fred Richard and Paul Juda finished first and second in the all-around and the Wolverines edged them past five-time defending champion Stanford to win their first NCAA men's gymnastics title since 2014.
The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Sunday afternoon after Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.
The New York Knicks had a 21-0 run in the fourth quarter, when Detroit had more turnovers than baskets, and won Game 1 123-112.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood showed glimpses of the growing pains he will likely experience as a freshman and flashes of the promise that made him the nation's top-rated high school football recruit in the Wolverines' spring game.
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, Cam Payne had 11 of his 14 in the fourth quarter and the Knicks beat the Pistons 123-112 in Game 1 on Saturday.
It's a look at the Detroit Public Schools Community Foundation and how things are going as Kerrie Mitchell, CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to give an update.
Lawrence Technological University is 93 years old with a strong regional imprint, which Dr. Tarek Sobh talks about on Michigan Matters.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
There's new controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the app, Signal.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is implementing new lane closures amid construction on Interstate 696 in Oakland County, Michigan.
NHL center Dylan Larkin is this year's team captain with the Detroit Red Wings.
Alex Lyon is heading into free agency with the National Hockey League.
Warming near 70.