A conversation with Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee about public health, outside money, and a new kind of politics. (Evan Cobb / The Washington Post via Getty Images) This article appears in the October 2026 issue, with the headline “Q&A: Abdul El-Sayed.” Abdul El-Sayed’s bid for Michigan’s open US Senate seat
Politics / September 4, 2026 The gaming streamer has become a big headache for Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed—but that’s the risk of targeting a campaign at younger, terminally online voters. Ad Policy Streamer Hasan Piker speaks at this year’s Web Summit Qatar in Doha. (Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile for Web
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently blocked the use of license plate readers on state roads, joining a host of other elected officials and political candidates speaking out against the law enforcement surveillance technology. Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America There are plenty
Environment / September 4, 2026 In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent explains why he thinks Roberts rules the way he does. Plus: Elie mourns the end of summer—and the world. Ad Policy Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts flanked by associate justices. (Shawn Thew-Pool / Getty Images)
