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Michigan Democrats choose between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, and more races to watch today

Voters are going to the polls in five states, including Michigan, where Democrats are watching the expensive and contentious Senate primary contest between populist Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens. They’re running for retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters’ seat, which is among a handful that Democrats must hold in order to have any chance…

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Senate candidate El-Sayed says it’s “funny to me” to assume Michigan votes for moderates when it voted twice for Trump

In his race to be the next Democratic senator from Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive populist, is challenging perceptions about who Michigan’s voters are and what they really want. In an interview with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, El-Sayed questioned the characterization of the state’s voters as moderates. “It’s always…

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Transcript: Joe and Heather Manchin on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 2, 2026

The following is the transcript of an interview with independent former Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter, Americans Together CEO Heather Manchin, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Aug. 2, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather Manchin. They are…

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Parts of Karachi receive light showers; more rain expected – Pakistan

KARACHI: Parts of Karachi received light rain on Saturday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicting more showers till Monday. Light rain was reported in Gulshan-i-Maymar, Gulshan-i-Hadeed, Super Highway and nearby areas, DawnNewsTv reported. Meanwhile, the PMD has predicted light to moderate rain with dust and thunderstorm in Karachi from today till August 3. According…

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In final Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending and personal attacks

Southfield, Michigan – Michigan Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on issues of spending by outside groups, the tone of the race and electability in the last televised debate before a pivotal primary election next Tuesday. The Democratic primary contest to fill the open seat of outgoing Democratic Sen. Gary Peters…

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Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” July 26, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb A look at new CBS News polling with Anthony Salvanto, CBS News’ executive director of elections and surveys Click here to browse full transcripts from…

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