Politics

Political Rivalry and Democratic Campaign

Updated 2026-10-11 20:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sen. Thom Tillis criticized President Trump's deal with Russia, while Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed defended his past criticisms of former President Obama. These developments highlight ongoing political tensions within the Republican Party and among Democrats.

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The Hill

El-Sayed addresses past Obama criticism, says Democrats now 'stand on the shoulders of giants'

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) on Sunday addressed past criticism he made about former President Obama and said that he and other Democratic candidates "stand on the shoulders of giants" like the former president. "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker from NBC News asked El-Sayed about

2026-10-11 20:13 UTC

The Hill

Tillis says Trump's Russia deal 'is tarnishing Lindsey Graham's efforts' at sanctions

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday slammed President Trump’s deal with Russia for diesel amid the energy struggles the U.S. is experiencing. “The president needs to move forward with the sanctions bill that we sent him. This agreement with pursing Russian oil is essentially, I think, tarnishing Lin

2026-10-11 20:20 UTC