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Michigan Senate debate spotlights increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric as midterms race heats up

"You going after my mom?" El-Sayed shot back as Rogers seemed to imply his opponent might have a family member on a "watchlist".

BBC News - Top Stories - 47 minutes ago

Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed trade attacks in combative first Michigan Senate debate

The contentious hourlong grudge match followed weeks of the two candidates sparring online and in advertisements that have flooded the state in the highly competitive campaign for an open Senate seat.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 hour ago

Trump: Mike Rogers 'completely obliterated' Abdul El-Sayed in contentious U.S. Senate debate

President Donald Trump declared that Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers “obliterated” his Democrat opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, in a commanding performance during their fierce televised Senate debate.

One America News Network - US News - 1 hour ago

Letitia James' debate with Saritha Komatireddy couldn't have been more revealing

Attorney General Letitia James was outwitted, outlawyered and simply outclassed by her electoral opponent Saritha Komartireddy in their Thursday night debate.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 hour ago

'You've hired half the Third Reich': Six moments from the Georgia Senate debate

Senator Jon Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent, and Representative Mike Collins, the Republican challenger, faced off Thursday in the first debate in the battle for Georgia’s Senate seat.

Boston Globe - Politics - 2 hours ago

These Are America's Most Expensive Senate Races: Where Republicans and Democrats Are Spending the Most

Maine leads the country in Senate advertising spending per voting-age resident, followed by Alaska.

International Business Times - Business - 5 hours ago

Three takeaways from the second — more substantive — Susan Collins and Troy Jackson Maine Senate debate

Thursday night’s second debate did offer a chance for both candidates to make a little bit more clarity or headway. Indeed it might have just done that.

Boston Globe - Politics - 5 hours ago

Are political debates necessary?

For the first time since 2010, the University of Delaware canceled its Delaware Debates last month, leading two Republican candidates for federal offices to request a televised forum with their Democratic opponents before the Nov. 3 election. How important are such debates? Do you think they make a difference for voters?

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Washington millionaires tax debate pits budget needs against fears of taxes for all

Despite some heated exchanges and dire forecasts of budget holes and secret tax plans, neither side in the fight over Washington’s new millionaires tax” landed a knockout blow Thursday night in a Seat

The Columbian - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

What Maine Senate Race Polls Show as Obama Gives Jackson Late Boost

One expert said that the endorsement could "make an important difference" in Jackson's odds against Senator Susan Collins.

Newsweek - US News - 7 hours ago

Outraged Susan Collins demands apology after rival accuses her of 'making money' off Iran war during Maine debate

An outraged Sen. Susan Collins demanded an apology from Troy Jackson at the Maine Senate debate Thursday after the Democratic candidate accused her of profiting off the war in Iran. Jackson argued...

New York Post - World - 7 hours ago

Big Brother U.K. sparks backlash after housemates debate trans rights -- Griffin Jaeger

Viewers of Big Brother U.K. are criticizing its contestants after the show aired a tense debate about transgender rights, pronouns, single-sex bathrooms and trans athletes in sports.

CBC News - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Michigan Senate hopeful Mike Rogers faces pressure over Trump's trade war

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers faced pressure over U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada during a heated debate that could sway voters in a consequential midterm race where neither candidate ruled out future duties.

CBC News - World - 11 hours ago

Candidates Face Off in Debates; Kimberly Guilfoyle Under Scrutiny

With the midterm elections fast approaching, fierce debates were held in three critical races Thursday night. It comes as a recent NBC News poll found that inflation and the cost of issue is the top issue for voters with government corruption coming in at No. 2. Now, President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is under growing scrutiny after a top Trump donor alleged she asked him to pay her $100,00 American Express bill. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Trump's Analysis Of Michigan Senate Debate Takes Hate To Undebatable High

The president likened the debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers to a prize fight as he punched hate at the Democrat.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Rogers and El-Sayed trade personal attacks in first Michigan Senate debate

The two candidates have sparred online and in ads for weeks in the highly competitive campaign for an open Senate seat

The Globe and Mail - World - 19 hours ago

Senate candidates face off in debates in key midterm states

Candidates running for the Senate in Michigan, Georgia and Maine debated tonight as they enter the final weeks of campaigning ahead of the November elections.

NBC News - Politics - 19 hours ago

Video: Willie Nelson Endorses Democrat James Talarico for Texas Senate

Country music legend and Democrat donor Willie Nelson has endorsed radical, left-wing James Talarico, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

Michigan Senate Debate Erupts Into Crosstalk as Rogers, El-Sayed Spar Over Weapons for Israel

Both candidates laid out their positions on topics including rising gas prices, the Iran war, data centers, mass surveillance, and housing affordability.

Epoch Times - US News - 20 hours ago

First Georgia Senate debate spotlights fight over Trump- and Biden-era policies

Both candidates tried to blame their opponent for policies enacted by the current and former president.

NBC News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Sparks fly as Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers face off in first Michigan Senate debate

Facing questions about gas prices, the war in Iran and tariffs, the candidates frequently exchanged insults amid a high-stakes campaign.

NBC News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

If this debate were an SAT, Sonja Shaw just got a perfect score

Sonja Shaw called Wednesday for California to bring back standardized tests, and to use the results to improve education at every level.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ronaldo v Messi debate has surely been settled – there is only one winner

Debate has surely been settled as to who has been the greatest of them all

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

The Latest: Trump interrupted by protesters as he campaigns for Paxton in US Senate race in Texas

President Donald Trump fought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton in a bid to stave off sweeping Democratic victories in the nation’s most populous red state. The president’s …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

What the Tish James-Saritha Komatireddy debate will reveal

New Yorkers who care about crime, the mentally ill and protecting taxpayer funds should watch Thursday’s debate between Attorney General Letitia James and challenger Saritha Komatireddy. The...

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Like Ginsburg, Alito Is Gambling on Outliving His Critics -- He could retire and let a GOP Senate confirm a like-minded successor. But like RBG, he can't let go of the power a lifetime appointment confers.

He could retire and let a GOP Senate confirm a like-minded successor. But like RBG, he can’t let go of the power a lifetime appointment confers.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Why California Birth Tourism Is Part of a National Security Debate | Joshua Philipp

Southern California businesses have arranged hotel-style maternity stays for women traveling from China to give birth in the United States. Clients from Ch...

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Richard Martel joins Conservative Senate group, returns to Conservative caucus -- Politics

Quebec Sen. Richard Martel is back in the Opposition caucus after joining the Conservative Senate group on Tuesday.

CBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

Alito plans to stay on Supreme Court even if Democrats regain Senate: Report

Samuel Alito is one of six conservative justices on the Supreme Court, three of whom were nominated by President Donald Trump.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Birla Public School claims debate championship

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School (BPS) emerged as the overall champion in the schools category at the Qatar Debate Open (British Parliamentary format)...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 3 days ago

Drennen: Debate refusals leave more questions

How do the people in Delaware feel about Sen. Chris Coons and Rep. Sarah McBride, both D-Del., refusing to debate the Republican candidates?

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Michigan's Senate Race Is a Testing Ground

We must counter fear and division with solidarity.

The Nation - Politics - 4 days ago

Cornell University gang rape allegations: case sparks debate among US students - New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving seven members of Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity in 2024. 02/10/2026

Video. New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving seven members of Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Xavier Becerra gets battered by Steve Hilton in debate — then resorts to desperate tactic

Xavier Becerra may be ahead in the polls, but lost badly to Steve Hilton in Wednesday night's gubernatorial debate on CNN.

New York Post - Opinion - 8 days ago

US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs

Democrats criticise bill as lacking 'teeth' and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.

Aljazeera - Science - 9 days ago

Vance's Wild Senate-Takeover Plan Has a Big Flaw

He and Trump “war-gamed” plans to nix the Senate parliamentarian and filibuster to pass the toxic SAVE America Act.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

College Republicans: We're discouraged by cancellation of debates

The College Republicans at the University of Delaware are greatly disappointed in the university’s decision not to host the Delaware Debates in 2026.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 9 days ago

FDA nominee voices support for vaccines at Senate hearing scrutinizing Trump administration efforts

Dr. Heidi Overton, a physician serving as a White House adviser, has worked on a series of Trump health initiatives, including an executive order last month that called for splitting up and spacing out decades-old childhood vaccinations.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 15 days ago

US Senate narrowly rejects bid to force Trump to seek approval for Iran war

Democrats saw the vote as a way to put Republicans who support the unpopular war on record ahead of midterm elections in November.

SBS - Politics - 15 days ago

Trump rebrands AI as 'super intelligence' as leaders debate dangers

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his government would rename artificial intelligence 'super intelligence' in official communications,...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 16 days ago

Prime-time debates set for Washington income tax repeal measure, high-stakes U.S. House race

Two of Washington’s hottest ballot battles will be the subject of prime-time televised debates next month.

The Columbian - Politics - 23 days ago

Senate Blocks Major Crypto Bill

The future of the Clarity Act is now unclear.

Epoch Times - Business - 24 days ago

Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month health absence

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is back in Washington after a fall, hospitalization, pneumonia and weeks of rehabilitation kept him away from the Senate.

CNBC - Health - 25 days ago

Matt Gaetz inserts himself into WNBA's gender debate drama

Gaetz is representing the second former NBA player to announce for the 2027 WNBA draft.

Miami New Times - Politics - 1 month ago

Fauci repeatedly invokes the 5th Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing

The scientist, who helped lead the nation’s COVID-19 response, was subpoenaed to testify under oath by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has long had an antagonistic relationship with Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Europe's Big Bewildering Air-Conditioning Debate

The brutal heat wave is nearly over, but the war over air-conditioning will continue.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 3 months ago

New Video Of Alex Pretti 11 Days Before His Killing Sparks Debate

New video of Alex Pretti is sparking intense debate. It was recorded 11 days before the ICU nurse was shot to death.

Inside Edition - Politics - 8 months ago

Outrage over racism on the pitch sparks debate about racist slurs against Kurdish team Amedspor

This week in the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s foremost sporting event, French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hosted İstanbul’s Başakşehir in the last week of the tournament’s group stage. In the 14th minute of the game, Başakşehir’s assistant coach Pierre Webo became the target of allegedly racist remarks by Romanian assistant referee Constantin Sebastian Coltescu. After a heated argument caused by Coltescu’s comments, the two teams walked off the pitch.

Turkish Minute - Sports - 4 years ago