Abdul El-Sayed clarifies "ogre" comment

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Monday addressed a controversial comment that some assumed was directed at Rep. Haley Stevens, his primary opponent. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.

• Jul 28

Key takeaways from Michigan primary debate

Democratic Senate hopefuls Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed faced off Monday for the final time ahead of next week's primaries. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.

• Jul 28

Stevens and Al-Sayed face off in debate

Moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Dr. Abdul Al-Sayed faced off in the final Michigan Democratic Senate primary debate. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.

• Jul 28

In final debate, Michigan Senate Democrats spar over outside spending

Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.

• Jul 27

Trump visits Michigan in pre-midterm push

President Trump visited the battleground state of Michigan on Monday with less than 100 days to go till the midterm elections. Olivia Rinaldi reports.

• Jul 27

Trump says he has "plenty of time" in Iran talks

President Trump says Iran wants to come to the table and make a deal as the U.S. pauses strikes after nearly two weeks of hitting the country. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.

• Jul 27

Michigan primary and Democrats' national divide

Progressives are getting behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary -- the latest: Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Leslie Shedd join to discuss.

• Jul 20

AOC, Sanders rally for Michigan Senate hopeful

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied with Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed, who faces Haley Stevens in an Aug. 4 primary. CBS News contributor Joel Payne and Alex Vogel, CEO of the Vogel Group, join with more.

• Jul 20

Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases

Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.

• Jul 10

What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.

• Jul 8

Three kids fight for change in Michigan

Three brothers from Michigan have run a lemonade stand for the last three summers. After a local Michigan health department said their lemonade stand required a permit, they decided to fight it. Tony Dokoupil has the story.

• Jul 8

Clashes in Michigan Senate primary debate

Michigan state Congresswoman Haley Stevens and former public health official Dr. Abdul El-Sayed did not hold back their personal attacks while squaring off in a tense Senate primary debate on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gómez has the details.

• Jul 8

Democratic Michigan Senate debate highlights

A progressive Democrat and a moderate Democrat clashed in a tense Senate primary debate in Michigan on Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the debate between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.

• Jul 8

Michigan Democrats face off in fiery debate

Progressive former health director Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Rep. Haley Stevens debated as the two vie for the lead in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. Nikole Killion has the latest.

• Jul 8

Breaking down the Michigan Democratic debate

Michigan Senate hopefuls, Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, faced off Tuesday night in a debate that many saw as a battle between moderate and progressive Democrats. Nikole Killion reports.

• Jul 8

Intense debate in Michigan among Democrats

Michigan Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens debated on Tuesday as the state's primary nears. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

• Jul 8

Democrats withdrawing Platner endorsements

At least two Democrats, Rep. Ro Khanna of California and Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, have pulled their endorsements of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault in an interview with Politico. Platner denies the allegation. Political strategists Ameshia Cross and Marc Short join with analysis.

• Jul 6

Michigan's Mallory McMorrow suspends campaign

Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she's suspending her campaign for Senate ahead of the state's primary in early August. Meanwhile, President Trump railed against communism during his remarks in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.

• Jul 6

AOC backs Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid

Michigan progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has scored an endorsement from Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, her first in a contested Senate primary for the 2026 cycle. Political strategists Joel Payne and Sarah Chamberlain join with analysis.

• Jul 2

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on his campaign for Senate

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are vying for the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan. El-Sayed joined "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.

• Jun 29

Extended interview: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, vying to be the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaks with Major Garrett about AI, his past comments on police funding, Israel, Gaza and more.

• Jun 29

Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds

Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.

• Jun 27

Michigan plumbing company reunites woman with ring missing 10 years

Workers with Titan Plumbing in Howell, Michigan, were on an emergency call when they noticed what appeared to be an engagement ring. It turns out that the ring had been lost for more than a decade.

• Jun 17

Michigan court overturns man's conviction in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

• Jun 10

Coast Guard searching for Lynette Hooker

The search for the missing Michigan woman in the Bahamas is a "potential murder investigation," a U.S. official told CBS News. Coast Guard divers recently began searching for Lynette Hooker in new areas. Cristian Benavides is following the case and has exclusive video of the search.

• Jun 2

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