Michigan’s High Stakes Dem Primary, Blanche Confirmation Latest, Max Miller Stays In: AM Update 8/5

The top two Michigan Democrats are locked in a high stakes battle for the senate nomination after a record-breaking primary dominated by ideological divisions and tens of millions of dollars in outside spending. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche advances toward a full Senate confirmation vote after Republican holdouts secure written limits on a controversial payout fund and IRS agreement. President Trump reportedly questions Congressman Max Miller’s political future as the Ohio Republican denies explosive abuse allegations and vows to stay in his race. A convicted felon who served roughly a decade in prison for killing his father is now accused of deliberately starting the largest wildfire tearing through the Spokane region.