Abdul El-Sayed said he hopes Barack Obama will campaign for him after his narrow Michigan Democratic Senate primary win. Democrats are rallying behind El-Sayed as Republicans, including Donald Trump, intensify attacks ahead of a competitive race against Mike Rogers.
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Rep. Ed Case defeated state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole in Hawaii’s 1st District Democratic primary, with the AP reporting Case at 60% with 91% of votes counted. Case will face Republican Adriel Lam in November in the Democratic-leaning district.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel rejects President Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan and will not withdraw forces until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. Hamas has tied handing over heavy weapons to Israel ending aggression and withdrawing from Gaza.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not fully reopen unless the United States meets a broad set of political, military and economic demands. President Masoud Pezeshkian says now is the “best time for an agreement,” while Iran’s foreign minister says no direct U.S.-Iran talks are under way.
Hunter Biden told the BBC that former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has metastasized into his bones and beyond, causing pain and debilitation. He also discussed the pardon his father granted him before leaving office.
A 14-year-old student killed his grandparents before opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, where five staff members and later a student were reported dead. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed new restrictions on carrying firearms in public.
Colombia’s new conservative president, Abelardo de la Espriella, was sworn in under tight security in Cali and pledged a tougher military campaign against armed groups. He also plans deep spending cuts and a foreign policy shift closer to Washington.
President Trump has sent Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook formal notice that he is considering removing her over mortgage fraud allegations. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked his earlier attempt because Cook had not received required procedural protections.