Midwest - Page 20

July 23, 2026

Jewish Michigan Democrats admit they will vote Republican if Abdul El-Sayed becomes nominee

Jewish Democrats said they would back Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in a Senate race, citing his controversial statements on Israel.

July 23, 2026

DSA member leads Dem primary in Midwest battleground but trails likely GOP nominee: poll

Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialists of America member, leads the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor at 26%, according to a new Marquette poll.

July 23, 2026

Vance Boelter sentenced for shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and spouses

A Minnesota man was sentenced to consecutive life terms for killing a former state House speaker and her husband, and shooting another elected official.

July 23, 2026

Iowa teachers suspended over viral student-run drag show reach settlement before trial

Three Ankeny school district teachers settled their discrimination lawsuit for about $150,000 after being disciplined for a student-led drag show.

July 23, 2026

Dem supported 'Green New Deal' after receiving nearly $60K from energy groups, now wants congressional seat

Democrat Sean McCann's energy contributions from DTE Energy resurface as he campaigns to unseat Rep. Bill Huizenga in Michigan's 4th district.

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 23, 2026

Ethiopian migrant allegedly killed 3 over $65 parking dispute, claimed he was victim of anti-immigrant bias

Tsegaab Ademassu Binessu allegedly killed three St. Paul apartment employees over a $65 parking contract before fleeing hundreds of miles north.

July 23, 2026

Fox News Power Rankings: The top races to watch as 36 states choose their next governor

From Wisconsin's toss-up race to Kansas Republicans' best flip opportunity, these governor races could decide which party holds a majority of statehouses.

July 23, 2026

Obama Center subcontractor shuts down amid $4M fight, lays off 25

A plumbing contractor claims the Obama Presidential Center project forced him to lay off 25 workers and suspend operations over disputed payments.

July 23, 2026

Arkansas cop tragically dies saving fiancée's life just hours after proposing

An Arkansas police officer proposed to his fiancée hours before drowning in Elk River while rescuing her from the current during a canoeing trip with friends.