Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, her first endorsement in a contested Senate primary this midterm cycle. The move puts her at odds with Chuck Schumer, who is backing Rep. Haley Stevens.
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President Donald Trump said Republicans will hold their first midterm national convention Sept. 9-10 in Dallas as the party tries to defend narrow congressional majorities. The event will also spotlight Texas’ tight Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
Trump canceled a planned signing of a bipartisan housing affordability bill, demanding Congress first pass his SAVE America Act on voting rules. The housing measure passed both chambers by large margins and could still become law without his signature.
A 1-year-old boy was killed and another person was seriously injured after a Senatobia, Mississippi, police officer fired at a vehicle during a response to a Walmart shoplifting call. State investigators said the vehicle drove toward officers, while a family advocate is calling for the release of body camera and store surveillance footage.
Vice President JD Vance said he and Usha Vance will discuss a possible 2028 presidential campaign after the 2026 midterms. He said President Donald Trump would be “very supportive” of whatever he decides.
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in a race viewed as a key Republican pickup opportunity.
Graham Platner rejected new allegations about his past treatment of women as politically motivated, days before Maine Democrats choose a Senate nominee. The controversy has intensified Democratic concerns about the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.