Abdul El-Sayed calls Trump an “idiot” but credits him with “one genius” quality

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed called President Donald Trump an “idiot” while conceding the president has “one genius” quality and saying Americans “are being actively bullied by the dumbest people in the room.”

Published Oct 28, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

President Donald Trump is an “idiot” with “one genius” quality, according to Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

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Crow Legislature rejects bill to expand enrollment

After nearly two hours of impassioned debate, the Crow Tribe’s Legislature voted down a bill that would have dramatically changed the definition of tribal membership by loosening blood...

Published Oct 28, 2026, 5:55 PM EDT

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Veterans Day deals: discounted iPads, free burgers and more

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, and the Department of Veterans Affairs has compiled a list of businesses offering discounts and deals to veterans, active-duty service members and their...

Published Oct 28, 2026, 5:35 PM EDT

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Eagles re-sign former Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue

The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue after cutting him a week ago. The move returns Blue to the Eagles' roster following his...

Published Oct 28, 2026, 5:15 PM EDT

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Sophia Bush reflects on brief marriage to co-star Chad Michael Murray

Sophia Bush shares new details about her brief marriage to One Tree Hill co-star Chad Michael Murray in her memoir, "And I Will Tell You Mine." The pair...

Published Oct 28, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT

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What $500,000 Buys in Lehigh County, Oct. 19–25

For prospective homebuyers in Lehigh County, this roundup shows what sold for $500,000 or under during the week of Oct. 19 to 25. The listing highlights the top...

Published Oct 28, 2026, 4:56 PM EDT

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Girls soccer rankings for Oct. 28: Champions crowned, Top 12 adjusted

Gold medals were awarded in both the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and the Colonial League following their girls soccer tournaments. The Top 12 rankings have been updated accordingly for...

Published Oct 28, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT

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Lane Kiffin says SEC doesn't want LSU to win

LSU coach Lane Kiffin said the SEC doesn't want LSU to win. He made the remark Wednesday and was described as being in mid-season form.

Published Oct 28, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT

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David Pollack predicts Arch Manning will return to SEC in 2027

Former College GameDay star David Pollack says he does not expect Arch Manning to return to Texas. Pollack predicts Manning will be playing in the SEC for the...

Published Oct 28, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT

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Northwestern group seeks investigations after 'OCTOBER 7' play disrupted

The Coalition Against Antisemitism at Northwestern University has called on multiple levels of government to investigate the disruption of the play “OCTOBER 7.” The group says the incident...

Published Oct 28, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT

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Trump, MAGA allies outraged over midterms report

A new report accused operatives aligned with the Democratic nominee Mary Peltola of recruiting a man with a name similar to her Republican opponent ahead of the midterm...

Published Oct 28, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT

Abdul El-Sayed calls Trump an “idiot” but credits him with “one genius” quality

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