Michigan Election Results Live Updates: Abdul El-Sayed Wins Democratic Senate Primary

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, defeated Representative Haley Stevens, a moderate, in a bitter and expensive race that had divided Democrats. Both moved quickly to project party unity.

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Graduated income tax appears headed to ballot as backers drop off signatures

The ballot measure sets up a potential big-ticket showdown with its push to cap the state’s income tax where it is for many.

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Extra! Extra! 8/2

Yes! Good things did happen this week! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

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Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office

Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.

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Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran

Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.

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FIFA scraps World Cup private investment plans as Infantino fights for his future

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U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems

Investigators cautioned that the assessment was preliminary. There were no indications that any water supply had been rendered unsafe to drink.

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Schumer urges Fetterman not to leave Senate Democratic caucus

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Wednesday urged Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to stay in the Senate Democratic Conference and praised him as a “very good” member of Congress, despite…

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The GOP’s 2026 Trump problem, in 2 charts | CNN Politics

Two charts show how President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy could be problematic for Republicans trying to defend their majority in the midterms.

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Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns

Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.

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Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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Elon Musk Wants Me in Prison. I Want Him Under Oath.

The richest man in the world announced that he plans to sue me and called for my arrest.

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Lincoln Square (@lincolnsquare)

Bragging about replacing bureaucrats with "businessmen" hits a lot differently when you’re literally running out of money to pay our troops. Trump’s war with Iran is draining our reserves, inflating e...

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THIS is how you deal with monsters. Kudos to Rep Pressley for her unwavering, ruthless and uncompromising questioning of Russell Vought. 🎥 TikTok - http://vm.tiktok.com/ZN81FJQBo/

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Extra! Extra! 7/19

Yes! Good things did happen this week!

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Citizens Bank to cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO after a fierce public pressure campaign

Citizens Bank plans to end its financial relationship with two private prison companies, CoreCivic and The GEO Group.

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Judge rules OMB can’t retroactively nix grants based on new rules

The court denied the Trump administration’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 20 states.

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