Politics
Political Rivalries Heat Up in Michigan Senate Race
In the ongoing Michigan Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate candidate Stevens. Republican Scott Jennings called for a replacement candidate for Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio). Meanwhile, Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as CDC director.
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The Hill
🚁 Plus: FAA investigates Trump helicopter, DCA safety incident {beacon} It’s Wednesday. The new season of “Ted Lasso” is out on Apple TV+ today! I’m definitely baking “Biscuits with the Boss” today to celebrate. In today's issue: Progressive El-Sayed defeats Stevens in Michigan (!) B
2026-08-05 16:30 UTC
The Hill
Erica Schwartz is one step closer to being the new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after clearing a key procedural hurdle on Wednesday. The Senate voted 51-43 to end debate on her nomination, clearing a path for a confirmation vote later in the day. Schwartz would b
2026-08-05 16:39 UTC
The Hill
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed immediately zeroed in on Republican Mike Rogers, calling the former House lawmaker a carpetbagger and "corporate sellout" after clinching the Democratic primary nod in the marquee Michigan Senate race. “Mike's a guy who spent 14 years in Congress with one goal: to figure o
2026-08-05 16:42 UTC
The Hill
On Tuesday, Republican political commentator Scott Jennings said it would be “proper” for the GOP to find a replacement candidate for Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) as his deadline to drop out approaches. Speaking on CNN’s NewsNight, Jennings was asked about the ongoing situation involving Miller, who ope
2026-08-05 16:42 UTC