US midterms: Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race

A Michigan Democrat, Haley Stevens, publicly endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in a critical Senate race, potentially causing divisions in a crucial state for Democratic hopes of retaking the US Senate. Stevens, who lost the Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed, appeared with Rogers at a Detroit church, contradicting her earlier statement of not belonging to El-Sayed's campaign.

President Donald Trump welcomed Stevens into the Republican Party, stating she made a "smart" decision. The endorsement came on the same day Stevens was set to endorse El-Sayed, but the event was canceled due to a disagreement over an ad allegedly blaming Israel for high grocery prices. This move may have further strained the already tense party unity in Michigan.

The Senate race, along with 35 other seats, will be decided in the upcoming midterm elections. If Democrats gain control of either chamber, they could obstruct Trump's legislative agenda and investigate his administration.