Politics Aug 06 How Abdul El-Sayed rose from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan El-Sayed, 41, has never held elected office and entered the race seven years after losing Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary by more than 20 percentage points.
Politics Aug 05 Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats' progressive wing The real test of El-Sayed’s and progressives’ strength will now come in a November matchup against Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination.
Politics Aug 04 High-profile Democratic primary in Michigan pits moderate against progressive for Senate Michigan Democrats vote Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner heading to a November contest critical to the party's hopes of reclaiming the Senate majority.
Politics Aug 03 Democrats' future is on the line as El-Sayed and Stevens make final push in Michigan primary The Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Michigan spent one of their final days campaigning in Detroit-area churches and union halls.
Politics Jul 29 Blanche's nomination delayed as Cornyn, Tillis seek assurances on Trump-IRS settlement Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general stalled Wednesday as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote after key Republicans demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Politics Jul 27 Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes the SAVE America Act President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill.
Politics Jul 24 Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest South Carolina has long been the first Southern contest and has served as a key test of candidates’ support among Black voters.
Politics Jul 23 Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state’s primary, where voters will choose nominees for open Senate and governor’s races.
Politics Jul 21 Democrats could take initial vote on 2028 presidential primary calendar this week Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn't be final until the full Democratic National Committee agrees.
Politics Jul 17 Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.