Moderate

Michigan Democrats face a stark choice between a progressive and a moderate. The state’s Senate primary is a head-to-head battle between Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken left-wing candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by party leaders.

Oil tankers carrying 35 million barrels of oil have exited the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz since an Iran deal. The threat level for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has been downgraded to 'moderate.'

The Democratic Party's future is being tested in multiple primaries across the U.S., with key races in Iowa, California, and New Jersey highlighting a conflict between progressive and moderate candidates. These contests aim to determine the party's direction ahead of the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election.