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Voters defeated three measures that Republican Legislatures put on the ballot in Missouri and Kansas

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William Lawrence (D) defeated Bridget Brink (D) and Matt Maasdam (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026

William Lawrence (D) defeated Bridget Brink (D) and Matt Maasdam (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026.

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Republicans seize on Michigan progressives' wins, but party is split on socialism message

Republicans are using progressive primary victories to label Democrats as far-left. President Donald Trump attacked Michigan's Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, as a communist. However, some Republican campaigns question the effectiveness of this strategy. They believe economic concerns will outweigh ideological labels for voters. This debate holds significant stakes for upcoming…

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William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic primary, setting up high-stakes battle for key swing House seat

William Lawrence secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan's seventh congressional district. He defeated two moderate rivals in a closely watched primary contest. Lawrence will now challenge Republican Representative Tom Barrett in November. This race is expected to draw significant national attention and resources. The outcome could influence control of the…

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What we learned from midterm primary elections in five key states

Elections underscored that momentum of progressive candidates remains strong but not unstoppable

The Guardian - US

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

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Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – as it happened

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Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan

Former local public health official Abdul El-Sayed has won a high-profile Democratic primary for Michigan’s open Senate seat, advancing to a general election that will test whether a progressive Democrat can win statewide in a key Midwestern battleground. El-Sayed, a former public health official, was leading Rep. Haley Stevens by…

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El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call

Abdul El-Sayed and his opponent Haley Stevens were both optimistic late in the evening

The Guardian - US

Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year. With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…

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At the Races: Democratic aches in the Great Lakes

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari With its early August primary looming, Michigan is the next state to shine…

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Democrats see Michigan's 7th District as most likely 2026 House flip — now they have to pick a candidate

Bridget Brink (D), William Lawrence (D), Matt Maasdam (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, Brink, Lawrence, and Maasdam led in endorsements, polling, and local media attention.

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At the Races: Taxes on the trail

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire Rising gas prices. Instability in the Middle East. President Donald Trump’s…

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How significant is UK’s move to recognise Palestinian state, and why now?

PM Keir Starmer announces that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, amid famine situation in Gaza.

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Vandalised Paddington Bear statue returns to town after being repaired

The Paddington Bear statue returned to Newbury, Berkshire, after it was damaged by two Royal Air Force engineers who stole it after a night out.

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Repaired Paddington Bear statue unveiled in Newbury after vandalism

People cheer statue’s return in Berkshire town, while two RAF engineers have been sentenced for offence

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Paddington’s coming home! Bear statue will be returned to town that ‘loves him so dearly’

The statue in Newbury, Berkshire, was damaged in March by two RAF engineers

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Vandalised Paddington Bear statue to return to town that ‘loves him so dearly’

The newly installed statue in Newbury, Berkshire, was damaged on March 2 when two Royal Air Force engineers broke it after a night out.

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88 Problems for Kurt Lash

Evan Bernick's first in a series of guest-blogging post: Part I of a critique of an important defense of the constitutionality of Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.

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Drunk Military Personnel Cut Paddington Bear Statue In Half And Take It To Base, Get Sentenced

Surveillance footage captured the two military personnel kicking and destroying the statue during their drunk night out. The post Drunk Military Personnel Cut Paddington Bear Statue In Half And Take It To Base, Get Sentenced first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Shocking moment drunk RAF engineers break and steal Paddington Bear statue

Judge called two Royal Air Force engineers responsible ‘the antithesis of everything Paddington stands for’

The Guardian - UK

Judge accuses RAF pair of ‘wanton vandalism’ for destroying Paddington Bear statue

Destruction of statue by RAF engineers described as ‘the antithesis of everything Paddington stands for’

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UK Royal Air Force engineers chastised by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue

Daniel Heath and William Lawrence admitted to vandalism after they drunkenly broke and stole half of a statue of Paddington Bear on a night out.

The Independent UK

CCTV shows moment men break and steal Paddington Bear statue

This is the moment two RAF engineers pull a Paddington Bear statue off a bench in Newbury.

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