Candidate Abdul El-Sayed emerges as the party’s frontrunner in the primary campaign after Mallory McMorrow withdraws Donald Trump lobbied Fifa to lift the US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a red card received in the team’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina , preceding Sunday’s stunning announcement that he would be available for the cohosts’ last-16 clash against Belgium in Seattle on Monday night. Sources have told The Guardian that Trump made three calls to Fifa , starting from Wednesday, to ensure that the change was made. Continue reading...
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MON · 2026-07-06 · 11:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0706-90465
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Democrats to choose between progressive and establishment candidate in Michigan as McMorrow drops out of race – US politics live
In Michigan's Democratic primary, candidate Abdul El-Sayed has become the frontrunner following Mallory McMorrow's withdrawal from the race. This development sets up a choice between a progressive and an establishment candidate for the party.
Tom AmbroseThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-06 · 11:35 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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In Michigan's Democratic primary, candidate Abdul El-Sayed has become the frontrunner following Mallory McMorrow's withdrawal from the race. This development sets up a choice between a progressive and an establishment candidate for the party. Separately, former President Donald Trump reportedly lobbied FIFA to lift a one-game ban for US striker Folarin Balogun. This intervention, involving three calls starting Wednesday, aimed to make Balogun available for the cohosts' upcoming match against Belgium in Seattle.
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Mallory McMorrow withdraws from the race.
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Democrats will choose between a progressive and an establishment candidate in Michigan.
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Abdul El-Sayed emerges as the party’s frontrunner in the primary campaign.
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Trump made three calls to Fifa to ensure the change was made.
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Donald Trump lobbied Fifa to lift the US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban.
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