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Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan who won full control of their state government have used their new power to enact sweeping policy changes that have been stalled for years.
A federal judge dismissed a case in Michigan claiming that illegal votes were counted in the 2020 presidential election.
A Michigan attorney and supporter former President Donald Trump has been charged in connection with voting machines in Michigan following the 2020 election, according to court records.
In a few weeks, Republicans will hold their first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign.
A Michigan town clerk says he'll respect a ban on his participation in elections while he faces charges related to election fraud.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law bipartisan legislation that expands voter rights by allowing early voting and early tabulation of absentee ballots across Michigan.
Congress will consider renewed efforts to shore up voting and election laws in the coming weeks.
Donald Trump is set to appear in Michigan on Sunday evening as he looks to reclaim territory that helped propel him to the White House but slipped from his grasp four years later.
Three people have been charged with forgery and other crimes in an investigation of phony petition signatures that spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for Michigan governor in 2022.
A judge has ordered Michigan Republican Party Chairperson Kristina Karamo and others to pay more than $58,000 in legal fees incurred by the Detroit clerk's office to fight their lawsuit challenging absentee voting in the city.
There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
Trump still easily leads GOP field; voters say no change in view
A federal indictment could have more serious implications for former President Trump's 2024 presidential run than the indictment brought against him by a New York grand jury in March, CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez said Thursday.
It came down to the last vote, but on Wednesday, the Dearborn Charter Commission elected to stick with its current charter system.
The Dearborn Charter Commission is expected to vote on a proposed plan to change how and who residents can vote for on Wednesday, June 7.
Pamela Pugh, the president of Michigan's Board of Education, says she will seek the state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2024 and challenge high-profile candidate Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination.
Former state Rep. Leslie Love, a Democrat who represented Detroit for six years in the Michigan Legislature, announced Monday that she is running for the state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
Voters in one of Michigan's most conservative counties have ousted a small-town clerk who was accused of improperly handling voting equipment after casting doubt on President Joe Biden's election victory.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Monday that will give military and overseas voters more time to cast their ballots.
A local official in Michigan has been sentenced to six months of house arrest after she pleaded no contest to tampering with a ballot box in her own election.
In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House.
Ann Arbor is asking for thoughts on voting preferences as the city prepares for the 2024 election cycle.
Both Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on the critical Midwestern region ahead of next year's presidential election, with both parties choosing to hold their national conventions there.
The special grand grand jury in Atlanta that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes has finished its work.
Google's annual "Year in Search" report ranked leading queries that included the term "near me" across the U.S. this year.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
The incident happened in the area of Wyoming and Pembroke avenues around 9:52 p.m.
Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's tenure at his alma mater.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
The shooting happened around 7 p.m. on the 19000 block of Rowe Street.
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's tenure at his alma mater.
A new lawsuit against Roblox alleges that a 10-year-old Oakland County, Michigan, girl was subjected to sexual exploitation due to a lack of safety measures by the website.
The 18-year-old man allegedly drove at speeds of up to 80 mph on East Elm Avenue in Monroe before reaching a dead end, leaving the road and crashing through a fence.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Officers were on patrol in the area of Greenfield and Schoolcraft roads on Saturday around 1 a.m. when they noticed a fire at an auto collision shop.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
As the 30th anniversary celebration of Dream Cruise gets ready to kick off this weekend, law enforcement teams and business owners across Oakland County are preparing for what may be in store.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
Hurricane Erin underwent rapid intensification to become a Category 5 storm in just hours. It has since weakened to a Category 4 status.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
As less young people meet major economic milestones such as moving out and getting married, the concept of adulthood is changing.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Michigan Medicine says the health information of some patients was potentially exposed when it mailed out postcards without envelopes.
Health officials have confirmed the presence of Legionnaires' disease at a senior living facility in Dearborn.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's tenure at his alma mater.
Trey Sweeney drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Casey Mize struck out 10 batters, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.
Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in the preseason.
Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The NCAA announced hefty fines and suspensions for the University of Michigan football program as a result of its sign-stealing investigation.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
With the Fourth of July holiday almost here, the Salute to America Program featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with nightly fireworks will be held July 2-5 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, as it has for over 30 years.
Cooler and less cloudy by the end of the day
President Trump says he's preparing to sit down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday at the White House to discuss ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The announcement comes less than a day after Mr. Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Ahead of the new school year, kids in Detroit had a chance to get out and play at the Detroit Youth Sports Showcase hosted by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and Project Play.
Chase Bank on West Seven Mile Road in Detroit handed out hundreds of backpacks to students in need on Saturday.
2025 marks the 30th running of the Woodward Dream Cruise. Veronica Ortega speaks with some of the automotive enthusiasts about their thoughts on this year's event.