Michigan Senate debate erupts into personal attacks as Rogers, El-Sayed clash over Israel, Iran and more

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed traded personal attacks and accusations during a heated Michigan U.S. Senate debate Thursday night, clashing over everything from affordability, the war in Iran and U.S. support for Israel to their respective financial dealings and personal backgrounds.

The contentious showdown in Grand Rapids marked the first time the two candidates faced off onstage ahead of November's closely watched election after Rogers declined to participate in a debate last month hosted by FOX 2 Detroit...