Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
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President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
University of Michigan is among 60 universities receiving warnings regarding the protection of Jewish students.
Established by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, the Department of Education's dismantling would require congressional approval.
Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Linda McMahon discusses her time as CEO of WWE which she grew along with husband, Vince, into a huge wrestling empire.
A Senate panel recently approved her nomination by a vote of 18-1.
Former wrestling entertainment executive Linda McMahon cast herself as a job creator in her bid Tuesday to become the next leader of the Small Business Administration.
President-elect Donald Trump is adding former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to his Cabinet as leader of the Small Business Administration.
After Mitt Romney's 47% don't pay taxes remark, Conservative columnist Peggy Noonan dubbed the Romney campaign a "rolling calamity" for all its problems and continuing self-inflicted wounds. At this point, she might have to extend that label to Republican efforts to take the majority in the Senate as they flounder and flip flop.
Romney is dragging his own campaign and every Republican down. Republican operatives and House and Senate candidates have conceded as much throughout the month of September.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan will permanently close three health centers and reduce staffing. The three impacted clinics are slated to close at the end of the month.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Officials say the crash caused extensive damage to the home, but no one was injured.
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
The National Weather Service reports parts of Oakland County received more than three inches of rain.
A 37-year-old woman died after a house exploded in Southgate early Thursday morning.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan will permanently close three health centers and reduce staffing. The three impacted clinics are slated to close at the end of the month.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Officials say the crash caused extensive damage to the home, but no one was injured.
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Investigators have seized more than $600,000 from bank accounts associated with Dinas Kamaitis.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
Vice President JD Vance said billionaire Elon Musk will "continue to be an adviser" after leaving government.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes.
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan will permanently close three health centers and reduce staffing. The three impacted clinics are slated to close at the end of the month.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
The health director of Wayne County will leave his county responsibilities Thursday.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
Michigan has its second confirmed case of measles for 2025, the adult involved flew through Detroit Metro.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 119-103 for their 11th straight win.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
American Kaila Kuhn has become the first competitor to win two aerials gold medals in a single edition of the world freestyle and snowboard championships.
Julius Randle had 26 points and eight rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 123-104 on Sunday night in a game that was interrupted by a second-quarter fight.
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.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan will permanently close three health centers and reduce staffing. The three impacted clinics are slated to close at the end of the month.
A 37-year-old woman was killed after a house exploded in Southgate early Thursday morning.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
About 25% of Michigan women report experiencing poor mental health in the last 30 days.
On Wednesday, President Trump announced the U.S. will impose a minimum of 10% tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries.