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Why the fight for Senate control might run through Michigan

Why the fight for Senate control might run through Michigan

Apple News Today
Aug 4, 2026 14 min
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<p>Voters head to the polls in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, a race that could shape control of the chamber. <a href="https://apple.news/ARwIhgXFQTWeLGdQDp7N-FQ">The Atlantic</a>’s Russell Berman explains how a progressive<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>candidate and an establishment favorite are battling over Israel policy and electability in a key battleground.</p> <p>RFK Jr. is defending the administration’s measles response and says families should vaccinate their kids. <a href="https://apple.news/AKK_eenroQOKmx6WVC49dmg">The Wall Street Journal</a>’s Liz Essley Whyte breaks down the pressures he’s facing behind the scenes.</p> <p>Baltimore is overhauling 911 to send social workers, not police, to certain crisis calls. <a href="https://apple.news/Ac0XwPc-HRV-cIFk7t2qiMw">WYPR</a>’s Scott Maucione explains what’s driving that effort.</p> <p>Plus, Michigan health officials <a href="https://apple.news/AX4ukTpvWRNuSDt8AvaKiEQ">reported</a> the first deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak, two key Senate Republicans <a href="https://apple.news/AetH_nBX8QUWQ8MHgyyTMag">cleared</a> the way for Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general, and a tiny Pacific nation <a href="https://apple.news/AKPNwwNolRZKshQC2AOhb8g">changed</a> its name.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

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