Abdul El‑Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens in a close race. Stevens called him this morning and offered her full support, and Sen. Gary Peters said Democrats will unite behind him for the general election. El‑Sayed thanked supporters in Detroit and said his campaign took on a political machine. Trump reacted online with harsh criticism, and Vice President Vance said El‑Sayed represents the future direction of the Democratic Party. Other political developments happened across the country. Rep. Chuck Edwards dropped his re‑election bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure. Asian American groups in Texas warned that Senate candidate James Talarico is not reaching their communities. The White House is pushing to delay a national ban on intoxicating hemp products. In Michigan’s 8th District, Thomas Smith beat Trump’s endorsed candidate even though Smith had suspended his campaign. The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving Marine One, and national Republicans and Democrats are shifting money toward battleground states.

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