Michigan’s primary races will test the Democratic Party’s deepest divisions.A man is arrested in connection with one of the major wildfires burning in Washington.
And a defunct SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon.Here’s what to know today.Democratic divides, Trump’s endorsement: What to watch in today’s primariesAdd NBC News to Google‘Outsider’ vs.‘Midwestern gal’: Michigan Democrats make final pitch in high-stakes Senate race09:58Across primaries in five states, the Democratic Party’s deepest divisions are on full display today.In Michigan, the race for the Democratic nomination for Senate between Rep.
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed is a crucial test for opposing factions and fights within the party.The campaign, which has highlighted divide over support for Israel, is a show for moderates against progressives, insiders against outsiders and pragmatists against idealists.
The matchup is also in a crucial Senate battleground, which Democrats need for any hope of chamber control. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day.
Sign up here to get it in your inbox.Stevens has gained the support of Democrats Sen.Gary Peters — who currently holds the seat — and Gov.
Gretchen Whitmer, as well as a pro-Israel lobbying group.She has focused her campaign on kitchen table issues.
El-Sayed is backed by Sen.Bernie Sanders and Rep.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.He supports liberal policies, such as abolishing ICE.
Beyond Michigan, these endorsements offer a sneak peak at how the 2028 presidential campaign could look for Democrats.The divides within the Democratic Party will also play out in races in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and Washington.Key Republicans are also battling, with Trump-endorsed candidates facing tests.The president’s most significant endorsement is in Michigan’s governor’s race.
There, Trump has backed Rep.John James, who’s up against businessman and 2024 Republican presidential candidat...