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William Lawrence, Sunrise Movement cofounder, won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 7th District, setting up a high-stakes general election against Republican Tom Barrett in one of the nation’s most competitive swing seats; the race highlighted tensions within the Democratic Party and featured substantial outside spending as rivals Brink and Maasdam split the moderate lane.
Bernie Sanders endorsed Will Lawrence, Sunrise Movement co-founder running in Michigan’s swing 7th District Democratic primary; Lawrence backs a national moratorium on AI datacenters until stringent regulations are in place, arguing the massive infrastructure would strain the grid, raise utility costs, and threaten jobs. He is a leading candidate in a three-way race that also includes Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam, amid local debates over datacenter proposals.
Protests erupted across the U.S. in response to fears of an impending invasion of Rafah, with rallies outside the White House, in Los Angeles, and other major cities. Activists, including the Sunrise Movement, were arrested, and Jewish American groups rallied outside Senator Chuck Schumer’s office. Protesters in New York blocked cars around Grand Central and gathered for an emergency protest at Union Square, expressing solidarity with Palestine and condemning potential violence.
Eighteen climate activists from the Sunrise Movement were arrested after protesting in the office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, demanding that he avert a government shutdown by supporting bridge funding for FEMA. The activists held signs criticizing the GOP and urging climate action. With the US already experiencing a high number of billion-dollar disasters and an upcoming harsh hurricane season, a government shutdown could hinder FEMA's ability to provide necessary aid. The Sunrise Movement is also calling for no cuts to Inflation Reduction Act programs and the reinstatement of the child tax credit.