Slotkin targeted by Trump administration investigation over video to troops
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says the Trump administration is investigating her over a video urging military service members to "resist illegal orders."
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Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says the Trump administration is investigating her over a video urging military service members to "resist illegal orders."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
"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."
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 Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
The U.S. military struck another alleged drug-carrying vessel on Friday, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, in the seventh known attack since last month.
The five major broadcast news networks, including CBS News, said they "join virtually every other news organization in declining to agree to the Pentagon's new requirements."
President Trump said last week of the meeting, "I love it."
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
President Trump singed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Defense to use the name Department of War as a "secondary title" — restoring a name it last held in the late 1940s.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said leaker of initial intel assessment wanted to "make it look like this historic strike wasn't successful."
Operation Midnight Hammer included seven B-2 Spirit bombers, 125 total aircraft and more than 75 precision-guided weapons, the Joint Chiefs chairman said.
Army guidelines instruct commanders and soldiers on interacting with and identifying service members with gender dysphoria as they leave the military.
The Trump administration's IT team members investigated how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeff Goldberg was added to a Signal group chat with high-ranking senior officials.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.
The military announced in a social media post on Friday that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist.
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Women have served in combat roles for the U.S. for more than 30 years, and some veterans and enlisted women worry Pete Hegseth might change that if he's confirmed as defense secretary.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that officials say left a Monroe Township, Michigan, home with "numerous" bullet holes on Saturday night.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
A local animal outreach group has helped a Detroit man and his dogs get off the streets and into a new home.
A 51-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a Jeep in Port Huron Township, Michigan, on Friday, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
A local animal outreach group has helped a Detroit man and his dogs get off the streets and into a new home.
A 33-year-old Southfield, Michigan, resident is accused of starting a blaze at a fire station on the city's north side Tuesday, police said.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that officials say left a Monroe Township, Michigan, home with "numerous" bullet holes on Saturday night.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
This is the eighth time Dylan Larkin has represented the U.S. at an international tournament as an adult.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Police say two people are dead and a motorist is in custody after a vehicle crashed into a building in Detroit, a facility in Romulus that Mayor Robert McCraight said was secured by the Department of Homeland Security has been vandalized and other top headlines for the evening of Feb. 22, 2026.
All four men on the ice for Team USA in their overtime win over Canada at the Winter Games on Sunday were Michiganders. Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal, is one of 17 players on the roster who went through the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, which is headquartered in Southeast Michigan. CBS News Detroit's Matt Finkel was there after the game.
A winter storm moving through the U.S. East Coast on Sunday afternoon was causing major disruptions. Millions of people were under blizzard warnings and several states issued travel bans. Jenn Sullivan reports from New York.
An animal outreach group in Detroit is stepping in to help a man and his dogs. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains what the nonprofit is doing to change their lives.
Windy and cold for Monday