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William Lawrence, a Democratic congressional candidate, criticized the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for imposing Medicaid work requirements and increasing uninsured individuals by 10 million by 2034. Health professionals warned of reduced access to care and higher hospital costs. Lawrence renewed his push for Medicare for All.

William Lawrence, an environmental organizer advocating for a datacenter moratorium, won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s seventh congressional district. He will face Republican incumbent Tom Barrett in the November election.

Progressive Will Lawrence won a key Michigan House primary, defeating Bridget Brink, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, and Matt Maasdam, a former Navy SEAL. The victory is seen as a setback for Democratic leaders, who feared a split in the moderate vote. Similar progressive wins occurred in California and Maine, challenging establishment-backed candidates.

William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, defeated Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Lawrence will face Rep. Tom Barrett in the November general election. The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized the result as damaging to Democrats' House prospects.

William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, defeated former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Lawrence will face Rep. Tom Barrett in the general election and received endorsements from Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Sen. Bernie Sanders, highlighting the Democratic Party's internal conflict between progressive and establishment factions.

William Lawrence won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam. He will face Republican incumbent Tom Barrett in the November general election. The district is rated a 'toss-up' by Cook Political Report, and Lawrence’s victory reflects a split between progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party.

Will Lawrence, co-founder of the Sunrise Movement and backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, is projected to win the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. He will face Rep. Tom Barrett in the November election after defeating Bridget Brink, endorsed by former Democratic governors Jennifer Granholm and Jim Blanchard.

Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam are competing in Michigan's 7th District race, with concerns that vote-splitting could benefit progressive challenger William Lawrence. Elissa Slotkin endorsed Maasdam, while others support Brink, leading to strategic concerns about the Democratic primary.

A key House race in Michigan's 7th district is causing tension among Democrats due to infighting among establishment candidates, creating concerns about a progressive challenger's potential. Three Democrats—Bridget Brink, William Lawrence, and Matt Maasdam—are competing in the primary against Rep. Tom Barrett, with conflicting endorsements and support from groups like the Democratic Women's Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Sen. Elissa Slotkin.

Reproductive Freedom for All announced a six-figure investment in Michigan canvassing efforts for the November midterms, focusing on mobilizing voters in the 'My Body. My Ballot.' campaign. The organization highlighted targets like Michigan's 7th Congressional District and criticized Republican candidates for supporting Medicaid cuts and limiting abortion access.

President Donald Trump is visiting a General Motors facility in Milford, Michigan, as part of the GOP's midterm strategy. The visit occurs in a congressional district where Democrats seek to challenge GOP incumbent Rep. Tom Barrett, amid factors like Trump's approval ratings and trade tensions with Canada linked to the Gordie Howe Bridge opening.

Energy prices in Michigan's 7th Congressional District are influencing the competitive race between Republican Tom Barrett and Democratic voter Christine Waugh-Fleischmann, with gas prices rising 32% after the Iran war. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared an energy emergency, but prices continued to climb, fueling voter frustration and shifting political dynamics.

House Republicans face challenges as the Iran war's unpopularity and affordability concerns weigh on their midterm campaign efforts. GOP lawmakers acknowledge Iran and cost-of-living issues will be key topics with voters, while some members broke ranks to support a Democratic war powers resolution. Party leaders emphasize contrasting GOP policies with progressive Democrats, citing recent legislative achievements including a defense bill and government funding measure.

The U.S. House passed a second resolution to end the war in Iran by a vote of 214 to 208, symbolically rebuking President Trump. The resolution, not legally binding, followed a failed Senate attempt and comes amid heightened hostilities and U.S. troop casualties. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, while Republicans defended the war as necessary due to Iranian attacks.

The US House passed a resolution directing President Trump to halt military action against Iran without Congressional approval, while the Senate blocked a similar measure. The House vote saw bipartisan support with four Republicans joining Democrats, but the Senate maintained backing for Trump. The conflict has escalated with increased US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation.

The House passed a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s military action in Iran. Four Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the measure, which was sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

Energy prices in Michigan have risen sharply due to war with Iran and tariffs, influencing voter sentiment in a competitive congressional race. A Democratic voter cites gas costs as a key issue, while Republican support faces challenges as 58% of Michigan voters believe Trump has increased energy prices. Candidates are linking affordability to energy policies, with some voters shifting toward diversifying energy sources.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized President Donald Trump for blaming Canada for wildfire smoke affecting the U.S., highlighting Canada's past support to American regions. Trump accused Canada of inadequate forest management via a Truth Social post, while Michigan lawmakers requested a meeting with Canada's ambassador to address wildfire prevention and cross-border smoke threats.

Elissa Slotkin endorses Matt Maasdam in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. Maasdam, a retired Navy SEAL and former White House aide, faces Bridget Brink and Will Lawrence in the August 4 primary. Slotkin highlights his military service and commitment to fighting for working people.

William Lawrence, a Congressional candidate, held a town hall in Lansing to address voters after a primary debate was canceled. Over 100 attendees questioned him on issues including data centers, schools of choice, and immigration, while he emphasized engaging underrepresented voters and outlined policy positions like a federal moratorium on new data centers. Opponents Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam did not attend the debate.

U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett and VA Secretary Doug Collins met with veterans in Eaton Rapids to discuss improving VA services, including the transition to an electronic health record system. Collins highlighted efforts to standardize VA policies, and Barrett noted challenges with record access for veterans. The visit also included presenting new awards to Vietnam War veteran Robert Haywood after his originals were stolen.

A mystery group named Community Action Lansing is distributing health petitions and targeting Republican US Rep. Tom Barrett through flyers and a website.

Democrats are shifting their foreign policy approach post-Trump and post-Biden, emphasizing a break from past interventions while avoiding a return to pre-2016 norms. Candidates like Matt Maasdam and Sen. Chris Murphy highlight war-weary stances and criticize Biden's handling of global conflicts.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Scott Turner promoted Trump Administration policies in Michigan, focusing on food-as-medicine and local agriculture. Kennedy faced challenges over Medicaid cuts, while Tom Barrett discussed healthcare cost regulations.

President Trump often contradicts his advisors' scripted messages by expressing his true views publicly after being influenced. Four Republicans defected in a House vote to end the Iran conflict, prompting Trump's criticism. He later abandoned a controversial $1.8 billion fund but later criticized reporters for questioning his reversal.

President Donald Trump criticized four Republicans who voted with Democrats to limit his war powers regarding the Iran conflict, calling them 'grandstanders' and questioning their patriotism. The resolution was symbolic, and one of the Republicans, Thomas Massie, lost his primary election to a Trump-backed challenger.

The U.S. House passed a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran and obtain congressional approval for further military action. The 215-208 vote included four Republicans joining Democrats after six soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone strike. The measure faces uncertainty in the Senate despite bipartisan support.

The U.S. House passed a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran and seek congressional approval for further military action, with 215-208 vote. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, which follows a deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait and aims to limit presidential authority in the conflict.

The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution requiring President Donald Trump to seek Congressional approval or withdraw US forces from Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a 215-208 vote. The resolution moves to the US Senate for prompt consideration under law. Dissenting Republicans included Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson, and Tom Barrett.

The U.S. House passed a resolution to restrict President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran, requiring congressional approval for further operations. The 215-208 vote included four Republicans joining Democrats, marking a significant challenge to Trump's war policies. The measure follows a failed attempt in the House and stalled Senate efforts.

The U.S. House passed a resolution to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran and require congressional approval for further military action, with a 215-208 vote. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, marking a significant rebuke of Trump's handling of the conflict, which has resulted in military casualties and global supply chain disruptions.

The U.S. House passed a resolution to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran and require congressional approval for further military action, voting 215-208. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, which follows a prior failed attempt and aims to limit presidential authority in the conflict that has resulted in military deaths and global supply chain disruptions.

The U.S. House passed a War Powers Resolution to force President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran and require congressional approval for further military action. The 215-208 vote included four Republicans joining Democrats, marking a significant challenge to Trump’s war efforts. The resolution aims to limit presidential authority to escalate military conflicts.

The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran, marking Congress' first successful rebuke of his war effort. Four Republicans and Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) supported the measure, but it remains symbolic due to the Senate's GOP control and potential presidential veto. Previous attempts to constrain the conflict failed, including a recent 212-212 tie vote.

The House passed a resolution to end the Iran War by forcing President Trump to cease military actions, with a vote of 215-208. Four Republicans, including Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Tom Barrett, supported the legislation.

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican governor nominee, continues to support debunked 2020 election conspiracy theories. Former officials from both parties emphasized trust in Wisconsin's election systems. The FBI has begun investigating election administration in Wisconsin amid renewed scrutiny of 2020 election claims.

GOP Rep. Tom Barrett introduced a bill to limit the Iran war by requiring President Trump to wind it down by July's end and imposing limits on the military campaign's scope. The bill was introduced on Thursday. Tom Barrett is a 22-year Army veteran with deployments to Iraq and Kuwait.

Rep. Tom Barrett introduces a resolution to impose limits on the Iran war, breaking with the Trump administration's claim that hostilities have ended. The measure would authorize the war through July and set guidelines on military operations. This move comes as the White House argues that a ceasefire has stopped the clock on the 1973 War Powers Resolution's countdown.

Rep. Tom Barrett introduced a resolution to impose limits on the Iran war, breaking with the Trump administration's claim that hostilities have ended. The measure would authorize the war through July and set guidelines on military operations. This move comes as the White House argues that a ceasefire has stopped the clock on the 1973 War Powers Resolution's countdown.

Democrat Matt Maasdam, a Navy SEAL-turned-businessman running for Congress in Michigan, faces criticism for his 'Made in America' campaign promises amid his history of outsourcing production at companies like Under Armour and Revtown, including a brand associated with Joe Rogan's favorite jeans. His campaign manager defends his record, citing a single Chinese sample shipment as insufficient to undermine his pro-domestic manufacturing stance.