Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debate: Takeaways and analysis

With just a week until Michigan's primary election, the debate between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, seen right here on FOX 2, may have been the first and only time some voters got to see the candidates discuss the issues at length.

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.4 billion this week

Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.4 billion.  Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $800 million and Wednesday’s Powerball is an estimated $663 million.

Livonia man charged with sexual assault of 11-year-old girl

The victim's grandfather reported claims of sexual abuse involving his daughter's boyfriend, sparking the investigation.

Congresswoman Haley Stevens, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed trade parting shots, post-debate

Once the head-to-head debate ended, both Stevens and El-Sayed fired back reactions to claims made and continued their pitches to voters in the reaction room.

Stevens, El-Sayed trade parting shots in spin-room after debate
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When the back-and-forth at FOX 2's Democratic Primary Senate debate ended, after the program both candidates answered spin room questions.

Detroit puts the brakes on on street racing after neighborhood disturbance

Detroit police are putting the brakes on street racing as they issued a number of tickets to drivers they say were causing a nuisance in a neighborhood.

Detroit cracks down on illegal street racing
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What was supposed to be a quiet night turned into a loud one. As soon as Detroit police got the call, they jumped into action. The incident happened Sunday night, the aftermath exposing impounded cars with even more vehicles waiting to be towed.

Watch: Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed debate

Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are debating live at the FOX 2 studio tonight. Get live updates from the event here.

Analysis and reactions of Democratic US Senate debate
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The race for the Democratic candidates for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat is heating up between Representative Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

 Haley Stevens vs Abdul El-Sayed | FOX 2's Roop Raj on the debate
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Stevens is backed by longtime Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer and the party establishment. El-Sayed is a former Wayne County Health Department director endorsed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He has also picked up an endorsement from the United Auto Workers. 

Voters weigh in ahead of August primary
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Millions of dollars have been spent on political ads in this race as the two candidates work to sway voters. It's been a busy campaign season, and there's been no shortage of contentious political ads in the race.

President Trump speaks in Milford
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Ahead of the president's remarks to supporters in Oakland County, Republican lawmakers and candidates in Michigan spoke at the rally.  That includes Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers, and Michigan gubernatorial hopeful John James. They talked up the president's dealmaking on the new Gordie Howe Bridge and the upcoming August Primary. 

Gordie Howe Bridge opens to traffic
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It has been a long road getting here – thanks in large part to obstacles few could have seen coming: A global pandemic, supply chain issues, US-Canadian tensions over tariffs and more. 

President Trump in Michigan: FULL Remarks from speech in Milford
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President Donald Trump spoke to supporters in Milford after touring a manufacturing facility owned by General Motors in Oakland County.