Thomas Smith
Coverage of Thomas Smith in the Nexus archive.
- Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan
Thomas Smith, whose name remained on the ballot after withdrawing from the Republican primary for Michigan’s eighth district last month, won the nomination with over 50% of the vote. He defeated anti-abortion activist Al Lemmo, whom he endorsed, and former federal law enforcement officer Amir Hassan, who was endorsed by Donald Trump.
- Trump-endorsed candidate loses to Michigan man who dropped out of race
Thomas J. Smith suspended his campaign for Michigan’s 8th District but is projected to defeat Amir Hassan, a rival backed by the president. The outcome highlights an unexpected result where a candidate who dropped out still beats a Trump-endorsed opponent.
- GOP voters select candidate in 8th Congressional District who suspended his campaign last month
Republican voters in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District selected Thomas Smith over Trump-endorsed candidate Amir Hassan, despite Smith suspending his campaign on July 16. Smith secured 50.4% of the vote, while Hassan received 33.2%, and Al Lemmo 16.4%. The district includes Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, and Flint.
- Trump-backed Hassan falls short in Michigan House primary to take on McDonald Rivet
Trump's pick, Amir Hassan, lost the GOP primary in Michigan's 8th Congressional District to Thomas Smith, who had previously dropped out of the race. Smith will now challenge Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet.
- Las Vegas father stunned after school compared son's pro-ICE stickers to burning cross
A Las Vegas father is suing the Clark County School District after his son was expelled for posting pro-ICE stickers, which school officials compared to a burning cross. The lawsuit alleges viewpoint discrimination, claiming students protesting ICE faced no similar punishment, and asserts the school violated the student's First Amendment rights.
- STAT+: Abivax ulcerative colitis drug shows strong efficacy, but cases of cancer raise concerns
Abivax's experimental drug obefazimod showed strong efficacy in a Phase 3 trial for ulcerative colitis, with over 50% of participants achieving clinical remission. However, the company's shares dropped after reporting cancer cases among treated patients, raising safety concerns.
- Paxton-backed Thomas Smith defeats Alison Fox in GOP runoff for Texas’ highest criminal court
Thomas Smith, backed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, defeated Alison Fox in a Republican runoff for a seat on Texas' Court of Criminal Appeals. The court has experienced significant turnover as Paxton has targeted incumbent judges.
- Las Vegas school district sued for allegedly expelling student for pro-ICE signs deemed racist
A Las Vegas student is suing the Clark County School District for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights after being expelled for placing pro-ICE signs on campus. The student placed small emblems supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement one day after peers participated in an anti-ICE walkout, leading to suspension and expulsion on grounds of racist motivation.