Hasan Piker controversy heats up Michigan Senate primary for Democrats

Democratic candidate's events with Hasan Piker exposes party rift in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Hasan Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum given comments the popular streamer has made on the Israel-Hamas war.

Abdul El-Sayed buddies up to Hasan Piker, avoids Israel question

Remember when I said earlier this week that there’s no need for Democrats to have some very involved and unending internal debate about how to deal with Hasan Piker, the leftist streamer who simps for terrorists and authoritarian communist regimes? As I said, Ro Khanna has it pretty much right: Democrats can appear on his stream or engage with him as long…

Scoop: Platner declares Mills nearly finished in Maine Senate primary

<p>Maine Senate candidate <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/06/graham-platner-maine-senate-fundraising" target="_blank">Graham Platner</a> is making the case that his primary race against Gov. Janet Mills is all but over, a full two months ahead of their primary election on June 9. </p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/democrats-senate-campaign-planter-dc-fundraiser" target="_blank">Maine Democratic contest</a> to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins is one of the messiest primaries in the country, exposing rifts in the party over age, gender and ideology.</p><hr><ul><li>Platner's team told donors and allies that he is pivoting to focus more on the general election and polls show him leading Mills by double digits, according to a Thursday memo seen first by Axios.</li><li>"Another day, another poll with Graham up big in the primary," wrote Platner campaign manager Ben Chin in the message. "We're feeling emboldened."</li><li>"Whil...

In Key Senate Races, Schumer Willing to Help Candidates Who Want Him Gone

Schumer is making clear he won't let his ego override his desire to see Democrats win control of the Senate, party insiders tell TIME

Republican group to spend $45M to help Rogers win Michigan Senate race - The Detroit News

Republicans silent as Democrats call on US cabinet to oust Trump over Iran

<p>Lawmakers call for use of 25th amendment after president brazenly threatens to commit war crimes in Iran</p><p>As <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> unleashes curse-filled threats against Iran, Democrats are raising alarm over his mental stability and calling for his removal from office – while Republicans remain conspicuously silent.</p><p>Democrats are escalating their rebukes as the 79-year-old president delivers rambling, incoherent speeches<em>, </em>hurls puerile insults at US allies and brazenly threatens to commit war crimes. He used an <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/trump-warns-iran-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-by-tuesday-or-face-hell">Easter Sunday social media post </a>to warn Iran to “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/07/democrats-trump-iran-25th-amendment">Continue reading...</a>