Politics
Republican Party Reacts to Michigan Senate Primary
President Trump praised Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as 'great news for the Republican Party.' Meanwhile, Missouri's election chief rejected a petition for a referendum on new congressional districts backed by President Trump.
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The Hill
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins on Tuesday said he will block a citizens' petition for a new redistricting referendum on the state's redrawn GOP-led congressional map backed by President Trump. "At issue is not the number of signatures turned in to challenge the new congressional map, but
2026-08-05 15:52 UTC
The Hill
President Trump said Wednesday that progressive Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary is “great news for the Republican Party.” “Great news for the Republican Party. El-Sayed, a Communist loser who hates Jews and Israel, is the projected winner in this race with the Socialis
2026-08-05 15:54 UTC