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Michigan Democratic Senate primary and Abdul El-Sayed's victory
Compiled Aug 6
Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, marking a significant victory for the party's progressive wing in a key battleground state. El-Sayed, a physician and former gubernatorial candidate, overcame a period of political obscurity to secure the nomination. The result reflects ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party between its progressive and moderate factions. Michigan's competitive nature in general elections makes the Senate seat a closely watched race heading into the general election.
3 developments over 2 days
Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached
It's not clear why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump’s helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport in an apparent violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’s midair collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter near that busy Washington D.C. airport
Israeli prosecutors charge settler with killing Palestinian activist in rare indictment
Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with the killing of a Palestinian activist last year in the West Bank
Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza
Ugandan authorities have gained parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Gaza as part of an international force