(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Democratic Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters voted alongside the majority of senators to approve the Laken Riley Act earlier this week.

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party

Michigan's two Democratic senators probed Pete Hegseth's qualifications to lead the Pentagon and whether he'd follow illegal orders from Donald Trump.

Democrats grilled Russell Vought, who was tapped to be President-elect Trump’s next budget chief, for his ties to Project 2025 and the powers of the executive branch as senators weighed his

Elissa Slotkin, Michigan's new US senator, wanted to know if Pete Hegseth would reject an unlawful order to use the military against civilians.

Twelve Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to pass an immigration bill to address one of President Donald Trump's top campaign issues.

In an interview with WDET, Peters discussed his efforts to reach across the aisle, as well as his goals to build a more self-sufficient supply chain.

Noem and committee Republicans focused on the border while Democrats asked about foreign and home-grown terrorism during a cordial hearing.

The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.

Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters questioned Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing.

They can reconquer the House and the White House. But the Senate looks problematic, thanks to a solid red bloc of 25 states.

Senate Democrats in a Wednesday letter to Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) are requesting input in talks on a budget reconciliation package the GOP is plotting to move President Trump’s