Progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has emerged as the frontrunner in the Michigan primary campaign following Mallory McMorrow's withdrawal from the race. El-Sayed, who supports Medicare for All and would become the first Muslim US senator, has received endorsements from prominent left-wing leaders including Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He will face off against the Democratic establishment candidate, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, for the party's nomination to fill the seat being vacated by Democrat Gary Peters.
McMorrow announced her decision to suspend her campaign in a video statement, saying, “I may be suspending this campaign, but I am not leaving the fight. When regular people get in the fight, things can change.”
In other news, Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run car crash in Yountville, California. Authorities reported that Pelosi struck a legally parked vehicle, briefly stopped, and then drove away. The incident caused “major” damage to the parked car, and Pelosi could face misdemeanor charges.
Additionally, sources told the Guardian that former President Donald Trump made three calls to FIFA to lobby for the lifting of a one-game ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, who received a red card during the US team's win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. This preceded the announcement that Balogun would be available for the US team's last-16 match against Belgium in Seattle.
A petition filed last Monday also criticized ABC for alleged partisan bias, citing complaints about late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and the network's moderation of the 2024 presidential debate.
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