American progressive climate action group pursuing Green New Deal-era policy
Progressive Abdul El‑Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for the open US Senate seat in Michigan, defeating establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in a close contest. The result has handed a high-profile victory to the party’s left flank and will set up a November general election against Republican Mike Rogers for a seat critical to control of the Senate.
Progressive candidates win notable primary contests in Michigan, led by an underdog bid that secures a narrow victory in the 7th District. Lawrence defeats Brink and Maasdam, signaling a shift to the left in key swing district races. Other downballot wins illustrate broader momentum for Democratic socialists and allied groups.
Abdul El‑Sayed has narrowly won Michigan's Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, defeating moderate congresswoman Haley Stevens. El‑Sayed campaigned on Medicare for All, economic populism and ending unconditional military aid to Israel. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in November in a pivotal contest for control of the Senate.
Newly disclosed records show the DHS surveilled protests and friendships of major unions and climate groups in Minnesota and New York as part of a broad operation to identify a network opposing immigration enforcement. The documents describe undercover agents at meetings, monitoring chats, and seizing financial data; prosecutors say the actions reflect a coordinated conspiracy, while critics warn of chilling effects on protest.
The Guardian reports that federal investigators have scrutinized progressive groups opposing Donald Trump’s deportations, a shift from inquiry into deportation agents’ conduct in Minneapolis. The administration has framed protests as potential criminal activity, but First Amendment protections remain central to the disputes.