El-Sayed vs. Rogers gets nasty in Michigan

In today's issue: ▪ Nobel Peace Prize awarded ▪ Trump says no Iran strikes before midterms ▪ Kimberly Guilfoyle’s debt controversy ▪ Spain’s housing movement reignited The Michigan Senate debate between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers on Thursday night quickly got personal as the candidates sparred over not just their political differences but their personal backgrounds. The debate, hosted by Nexstar affiliate WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids and NewsNation, is the first of two debates they will take part in before Election Day; the next one will take place on Oct. 21. Nexstar also owns The Hill. El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director, and Rogers, a former congressman, repeatedly interrupted each other during the hourlong debate. The event was so contentious that the candidates' arguments continued even during the brief commercial break. "In 30 years of doing debates, I've never seen it continue during the commercial, but it did," said moderator Rick Albin. El-Sayed's attacks on Rogers largely focused on accusations that he would be a "rubber stamp" for President Trump and corporate interests and was carpetbagging with his Senate bid. “I’ve been absolutely clear. I want our tax dollars spent here to provide schools here, and by here, I mean Michigan, not Florida,” El-Sayed said. Rogers had lived in Michigan for years and represented the state during his time in the House but had moved to Florida before his first unsuccessful Senate run in 2024. The Republic…