The battle for the soul of the Democratic Party is ramping up in Michigan as progressives look to clinch several key primaries in August. Progressive kingpins, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), are set to hold rallies across the state this weekend with populist Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who’s duking it out against centrist Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) for retiring Sen. Gary Peters’s seat. The outgoing senator endorsed Stevens earlier this week after initially signaling he would stay neutral in the race. Read More: https://thehill.com/newsletters/on-the-ballot/5969504-sanders-ocasio-cortez-democrats-michigan/ #election #michigan #midterms2026
Minneapolis, Minnesota’s air quality ranked worst in the world among major cities Thursday due to thick smoke from wildfires burning in the northern part of the state.
The Trump administration is cracking down on fraudulent commercial driver’s license (CDL) schools amid concerns over illegal alien drivers and highway safety.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration announced an investigation into 75 entry-level commercial driver’s license (CDL ) schools suspected of fraudulent practices, including issuing licenses to illegal aliens. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS ) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) are collaborating to address CDL fraud and improve highway safety. DETAIL: Federal officials said the schools are suspected of misconduct, including falsifying training records, using improper driver certifications, and failing to provide required instruction for CDL applicants. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the investigation is intended to strengthen the integrity of the CDL system and improve highway safety, warning that…Open
The elite flying team had announced a safety review after videos posted on social media showed a fighter jet passing just above beachgoers on Wednesday.
A House panel approved the measure. But Republicans are divided over its size, cost and policy provisions, and many are concerned about the timing before the midterm elections.
