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Stevens defects to back El-Sayed’s Michigan opponent as Trump delivers anti-Muslim tirade | First Thing
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- Trump called Democratic candidate a ‘jihadist’ as El-Sayed’s defeated primary opponent backs Republican Mike Rogers. Plus an Australian fish worth its weight in gold Good morning.
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Nov 2, 2026 · Updated 11/2/2026, 12:50:48 PM · Reported with: The Guardian US
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