El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party

His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

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$150 million contract to represent migrant children awarded to Trump connected Texas law firm

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El-Sayed's threat against GOP rival backfires as conservatives bring receipts: 'Is Dubai in Florida?'

Abdul El-Sayed's "safe quarter" remark directed at Mike Rogers after winning the Michigan Senate Democratic nomination sparks heated online debate.

US man arrested at Trump’s golf course charged with multiple felonies

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US: Abdul El-Sayed wins contentious Michigan Senate primary

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate Haley Stevens in a contest seen as a proxy war for the future ideological direction of the Democratic party.

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

The Democratic Party’s progressive ⁠wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party’s US Senate nomination ⁠in Michigan, giving its anti-establishment message a boost ahead of November’s midterm elections. El-Sayed, a doctor whose campaign focused on healthcare, the economy and an end to unconditional military aid to Israel, was the first progressive to win a statewide primary in a state that US President Donald Trump carried in 2024. He will face Republican...

By Reuters

US: Progressive Democrat El-Sayed wins key Michigan primary

He could help the #Democrats swing the #US #Senate in the upcoming #midterms. Progressive Abdul #ElSayed just won a tight #primary race in #Michigan, against more moderate congresswoman Haley #Stevens.

By FRANCE24

Taxes are on the ballot this fall, as Republicans and Democrats grow further apart on whether to cut or raise them

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Qatar-Gifted Air Force One’s Future Grows Unclear—As Trump Library Plans Fall Into Doubt

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National Gallery moves to protect artwork from Trump’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix vibrations

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Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar loses Democratic primary in Michigan

Shri Thanedar lost the Michigan Democratic primary to Donavan McKinney. McKinney secured victory with support from the party's progressive wing. Thanedar acknowledged the socialist movement's influence on the election outcome. His defeat may reduce Indian-American representation in the House. Thanedar expressed gratitude for his service and plans to remain active.

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Congressman Shri Thanedar loses Democrat primary from Michigan

Shri Thanedar lost to challenger Donovan McKinney. McKinney won roughly 51.9% of the vote compared to Thanedar’s 48.1% to become the Dem nominee for Michigan’s 13th congressional district

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US Has Refunded About $100 Billion In Trump Tariffs After Court Ruling

US President Donald Trump's administration has refunded about $100 billion in tariffs since the Supreme Court struck down a wave of his duties this year, court filings show.

Abdul El-Sayed’s Win Sets Off Wave of MAGA Islamophobia

The high-stakes Senate race in Michigan is going to be ugly

By Ryan Bort

Abdul El-Sayed seeks Democratic unity after divisive Michigan Senate primary

Later, El-Sayed devoted a chunk of his speech to ensuring the safety of Michigan’s Jews, still rattled by his equivocal reaction to an attack on a suburban Detroit synagogue earlier this year.

Lise Hand: Gotta hand it to Donald Trump, he’s bringing protest back

Trump’s visit may be a headache for the government, but it gives the public a golden opportunity to dust off the placards, pack the lunches and remember why protest matters.

DC Guard deployment to cost estimated $1.4B extra

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Olivia Rodrigo Visits Planned Parenthood’s Offices to Talk Reproductive Rights: ‘Women & Girls Matter to Me’

Proceeds from the singer's upcoming festival will go toward the nonprofit and similar organizations.

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Nolan Wells' Friends Lawyer Up With Attorney Who Represented President Trump

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Reps threaten sanctions against NILDS DG over alleged participation in Kwara APC primary

The committee’s issued the threat following the DG's repeated failure to appear before it for allegedly refusing to resign in adherence to President Bola Tinubu directive requiring political appointees seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to do so by 31 March. The post Reps threaten sanctions against NILDS DG over alleged participation in Kwara APC primary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Progressive El-Sayed Wins Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary

Progressive El-Sayed Wins Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times, ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated establishment candidate Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) to win the Michigan Democratic Senate primary in a contentious race that became a proxy fight for the broader battle within the party over its direction. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a rally in Canton, Mich., on July 29, 2026...

By Tyler Durden

Post-primary crisis: Utomi, Galadima head NDC reconciliation panel

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) inaugurates a reconciliation panel led by Pat Utomi and Buba Galadima to resolve disputes from its primary elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/post-primary-crisis-utomi-galadima-head-ndc-reconciliation-panel/

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Investigative reports: Severe US munition depletion forces Trump to halt Iran war

TEHRAN — More than five months after the joint US-Israeli military campaign swept across Iran under the banner of "Operation Epic Fury," investigative reporting published by Reuters, CBS News, and CNN reveals that the architecture of Washington's strategic projection has hit an unprecedented wall.