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Democrats Move Against Wright and El-Sayed's Rise
Democrats are taking action against Energy Secretary Chris Wright for alleged lies to Congress while also rallying around Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed following his primary win.
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The Hill
Democrats are quickly coalescing around Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed following his narrow Tuesday primary win. Several lawmakers who previously backed his competitor Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) said it was time to change course and support the party nominee wholeheartedly. Sen. Gary P
2026-08-05 18:24 UTC
The Hill
Two House Democrats have formally referred Energy Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential prosecution, accusing him of lying to Congress about whether green grants were canceled for partisan reasons. In a letter made public on Wednesday, Reps. Zoe Lofgren (Calif.) and
2026-08-05 18:42 UTC