U.S. Midterm LIVE: El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers: First Debate in Michigan Senate Race

From CNN-News18 is a live broadcast of the first debate between candidates for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers clashed over the war in Iran, gas prices and tariffs, according to the description. The exchange often turned into personal attacks. El-Sayed portrayed Rogers as a loyalist to President Donald Trump who has changed positions on some issues out of political necessity.

• First debate for Michigan's open Senate seat
• Topics include the war in Iran, gas prices and tariffs
• El-Sayed questions Rogers' loyalty to Donald Trump

The two candidates battling for Michigan’s open Senate seat tangled hereover the war in Iran, gas prices and tariffs in a debate that often veered into mean-spirited sniping. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed sought to portray his Republican rival, former Rep. Mike Rogers, as a weak-willed loyalist to President Donald Trump who has recently changed his positions on certain issues out of political necessity. CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube