Politics

Progressive climate organizer William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic House primary

Activist who rallied around a datacenter moratorium will face incumbent Republican Tom Barrett in November

Abdul El-Sayed’s win proves change is possible for Democrats. His next fight may determine their future

If the progressive wins Michigan’s general election, it could redefine the 2028 presidential contest. If he fails, the establishment will call him a cautionary tale

Should a tech tycoon be able to pay his way into conducting a world-class orchestra? And should they really sell tickets?

Elon Musk may be able to buy a trip to Mars, but when the super wealthy pay to be conductors – as Canadian entrepreneur Mandle Cheung is doing – it makes a mockery of a meritocracy in classical music

Trump Should Need a Warrant to See Your Phone

Federal officers can too easily comb through the most intimate details of your life.

Trump Admin Refunds $100 Billion in 'Liberation Day' Tariffs

The Trump administration has taken steps to effectively re-create the IEEPA tariff regime using other legal authorities. They already face court challenges.

Candidate who suspended his campaign wins Michigan GOP primary over Trump-backed Amir Hassan

Tom Smith, who ended his election bid on July 16, has secured the Republican nomination in Michigan’s 8th District over Trump-endorsed Amir Hassan.

Liberals Are Now Fighting a Two-Front War

Leftists like Abdul El-Sayed will take over the Democratic Party unless the center-left adapts to their rise.

DSA-backed Donavan McKinney defeats Shri Thanedar in Michigan primary

State Rep. Donavan McKinney beat incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) for the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District.

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary in Defining Race for Democrats

Progressive candidate will face Republican Mike Rogers in race to represent midwestern purple state in the Senate

Trump Administration Targets Children Amid Push to ‘Deport at All Costs’

Federal lawsuit alleges children are being repatriated despite many of them qualifying to remain in the US legally

The Democratic party chair is a handy scapegoat. But the party’s problems are much bigger

Much of the criticism of Ken Martin is deserved. But his actions are symptomatic of a party that fails to listen to the grassroots

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Pushes Pentagon to Release Probe of Iranian Attack That Killed 6 U.S. Troops in Kuwait

August 5, 2026 / 10:00 AM EDT / CBS News