# El-Sayed Wins Michigan, Trump Furious at Hegseth, Iran/Oman Hormuz Deal

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Podcast: [Look Forward | Progressive Political News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/look-forward-progressive-political-news-542329)
Published: 2026-08-07T20:32:28+00:00
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Look Forward breaks down Abdul El-Sayed's hugely contentious primary win in Michigan's Democratic Senate race, a victory for the progressive wing that raises the question of whether centrist Democrats will actually rally behind him or quietly work against their own nominee. Trump is furious at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth aka "Whiskey Pete" over a missile shortage exposed by the ongoing Iran war, with the military burning through stockpiles faster than they can be replaced. In a stunning diplomatic snub, Iran and Oman are negotiating the future of the Strait of Hormuz entirely without US involvement after Trump spent months treating the region as America's little playground. Medicare Part D subsidies are conveniently set to expire right after the midterms, a timing decision that speaks for itself. Trump is pursuing a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia despite the kingdom's well-documented terror financing history. Trump Media plans to paywall its API access for Wall Street traders to legalize insider trading. A rare bipartisan housing act became law even though Trump refused to sign it. FCC officials accepted major gifts from Paramount amid merger approval. Trump's own teleprompter operator got caught insider trading on prediction markets. Trump is furious the DOJ dropped a vandalism indictment tied to his Reflecting Pool disaster, and Alabama's favorite MENSA student Tommy Tuberville considers a 30-foot wall around the state to stop immigrants if he's elected governor. Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by…

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