Michigan Politics & Voting Rights: President Trump escalated election doubts by calling Wayne County and Detroit “corrupt” and warning of “another rigged election,” a move critics say could chill turnout. Democratic Party Aftershocks: Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary over Haley Stevens, setting up a high-stakes November matchup with GOP nominee Mike Rogers—and triggering intense debate inside the party over unity, messaging, and Israel/Gaza politics. Campaign Scrutiny: Reports say El-Sayed’s campaign drew more than $115,000 from people tied to an alleged Hamas-linked group, while Republicans are already leaning hard into identity-based attacks. Statehouse Watch: Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall is pushing back on the Rx Kids maternal program, arguing it’s become a broader guaranteed-income effort using over $300M in taxpayer money. Public Safety: New Michigan State Police data show overall traffic deaths fell in 2025, but bicyclist fatalities jumped 21%, with many crashes tied to rural roads and speed. Detroit Community & Schools: Detroit Public Schools Community District is holding meetings after parents raised concerns about cleanliness, communication, and special education access. Local Culture: National Trust funding recognizes Detroit’s African American heritage sites, including the Detroit Association of Women’s Clubs building.