July 24, 2026 Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed accused Trump of inciting terrorism over Whitmer kidnapping plot Abdul El-Sayed accused Trump of inciting terrorism over the Whitmer kidnapping plot, raising questions as his Michigan Senate primary heats up.
July 23, 2026 Michigan Democrat accuses Abdul El-Sayed of 'deeply sexist attacks' on female political rivals Rep. Hillary Scholten accuses Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of making "sexist attacks" against Rep. Haley Stevens and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
July 22, 2026 DAVID MARCUS: In booming Detroit, voters skeptical of socialism snake oil Detroit voters express doubts about Abdul El-Sayed's far-left Senate bid as the city's revitalization undercuts the socialist message in Michigan.
May 28, 2026 Top Democrat momentarily shuts down 2028 White House speculation: ‘I will not be one of them’ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, long viewed as a possible 2028 presidential contender, says she will not run for the White House in the next election cycle.
May 21, 2026 Former Detroit mayor blows governor’s race wide open in surprise move Former Democratic mayor Mike Duggan suspends his independent campaign for Michigan governor, reshaping the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Whitmer.
May 9, 2026 Democrats shy away from questions on whether Harris should run for president in 2028 House Democrats are shying away from endorsing Kamala Harris for a 2028 presidential run as names like Newsom, Shapiro and Whitmer are also being discussed.
May 4, 2026 Michigan Senate candidate doubles down on rural America jab when confronted on old tweets Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow said Sunday during a CNN interview that she stood by a since-deleted post suggesting rural America could learn from coastal elites.
April 30, 2026 White House puts Whitmer on notice about who is 'actually delivering' on US manufacturing jobs Adrian Steel's $43.4 million Michigan expansion sparked a credit battle between the Trump White House and Democratic Gov. Whitmer over manufacturing.
April 20, 2026 WATCH: Cory Booker unleashes fiery call for 'foot soldiers' at Michigan Dem conference Sen. Cory Booker delivered a fiery speech at the Michigan Democratic Convention, warning of "darkness and wind" and calling for party unity ahead of 2028.
April 20, 2026 DOJ demands 865K Detroit ballots, threatening possible legal action Michigan and the Trump DOJ clash over a demand for 865,000 ballots from Wayne County, with state officials calling the request baseless and political.