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Iran's Supreme Leader Criticizes Trump, MAGA-Aligned Europe Grants and More: This Week in Politics

It’s been an eventful week, with political leaders making bold statements and setting the stage for future events. Here’s a quick recap of the major political stories that came in over the week.

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Elissa Slotkin Accuses Trump of Building Election Fraud Narrative Before 2026 Votes Are Counted

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) accused President Donald Trump of preparing a narrative to challenge the November election results if he loses, alleging that his repeated election-fraud claims are part of a broader strategy.

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Fears Trump will ‘really do anything to win’ midterm elections

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Dem senator says she fears Trump may send troops to seize ballots during midterm elections

Senator Elissa Slotkin says that she believes President Trump is ‘willing to really do anything to win’ the midterm elections

The Independent UK

Photos of the week | July 10-16, 2026

Congress returned from the July Fourth recess this week to the news of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Highlights of the week included confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, national hot dog day and the start of a new reconciliation process in the House…

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At the Races: Democratic aches in the Great Lakes

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari With its early August primary looming, Michigan is the next state to shine…

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Capitol Lens | Hot Dog Day afternoon

Sens. Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin celebrated National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday with the annual “Taste of Michigan” in the Russell Senate Office Building. The Michigan Democrats hosted the event that showcased some of The Great Lakes State’s famous dogs.

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Trump Has Used Taxpayer Money To Purchase Stakes in Dozens of Companies. Congress Is About to Make It Easier.

Lawmakers should be blocking Trump's corporate socialism, not making it a permanent fixture.

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Where Was $1.776 Billion Going? The Shocking List of People Blocked by New 'Slush Fund' Bill

US senators Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff and Elissa Slotkin have introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act to shut down Donald Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti‑weaponisation' fund.

International Business Times UK

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer leaves 2028 door open hours after declaring she was ‘absolutely not’ running

"You know, I never thought I would run for governor, so I guess I should know better than to say any of it. Never say never," Whitmer told attendees when pressed on her earlier comments. She added, "At this juncture, I’ve got nothing to announce”

The Independent UK

Michigan pigment maker could benefit from highway bill provision

A Michigan manufacturer stands to become the U.S. government’s preferred supplier of yellow pigment used in road and highway markings across the country if a provision in the House’s sweeping surface transportation reauthorization bill becomes law. Section 1328 — on page 270 of the 1,005-page text released Sunday — would…

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Congress Ramps Up Its Crusade Against Chinese Cars Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

Chinese cars are cheap and widely popular, but Americans can't buy them.

Reason

Hegseth says Pentagon will review Mark Kelly’s US weapons stockpile remarks

Defense secretary accuses senator of disclosing classified info but Kelly says ‘that’s not classified, it’s a quote from you’

The Guardian - US

Troops at polling sites and true cost of Iran war: Key takeaways from Hegseth’s clash in the Senate

Secretary again on the defensive as Democratic senators demand answers on Middle East conflict

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‘Get over it’: Hegseth scolded as Senator loses it over latest ‘gotcha moment’ rant

The contentious budget hearing comes as the U.S. war against Iran passes the 60-day mark

International Business Times

Bipartisan Bill Targets Chinese-Made Vehicles And Connected Auto Technology In U.S. Market

A bipartisan bill is seeking to block imports of Chinese cars, parts, and software over national security concerns, escalating Washington's push to restrict foreign-linked connected vehicle systems amid rising global EV competition.

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At the Races: Taxes on the trail

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire Rising gas prices. Instability in the Middle East. President Donald Trump’s…

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Michigan Democrat at center of ‘illegal orders’ video says she’d consider a 2028 run for president

Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, is touring the Midwest to promote Democrats ahead of the midterm elections this fall

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Hegseth’s ‘no mercy’ Iran directive sounds alarm with Democrats who told military to refuse illegal orders

Defense secretary’s comments about offering ‘no quarter’ have some Democratic lawmakers decrying ‘the irresponsible way he's showing leadership in this war’

The Guardian - US

Israel claims brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander

Israeli military also says on social media brother of Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was ‘eliminated in airstrike last week’

The Independent UK

The five Democrats who did show up to defy Donald Trump during his rowdy State of the Union

IN DEPTH: ‘I wanted to show him not only did he not send me to jail, I'm still gonna do my job, and I'm gonna be there to see what he has to say,’ Mark Kelly tells Eric Garcia

The Guardian - US

Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address

Virginia governor is seen as a model for the party to win back power in midterm elections

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham accused of derailing diplomatic meeting with sexist insult to Danish Prime Minister

Danish newspaper Berlingske cited alleged witnesses who said the debacle was ‘disturbing,’ ‘shocking’ and ‘extremely inappropriate’

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ICE agent training lasts just 47 days, and it proves Trump is only obsessed with himself

Takes longer to get a doctor's appointment in most cities.

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GOP senators blast the DOJ’s attempt to jail their rivals, calling it a ‘reckless’ political scheme driven by Trump’s fury

Another lawsuit inspired by Trump’s ramblings.

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