El-Sayed, Rogers face off in Michigan Senate debate; DHS to test heat ray at border

Michigan’s Senate candidates clash in their final debate, with Republican Mike Rogers questioning Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s loyalty to the U.S. Plus, Vice President JD Vance fires back at Republicans criticizing a controversial attack ad against Ohio Democrat Amy Acton, defending the ad despite growing backlash. And the Pentagon approves testing a military heat ray at the southern border, a weapon that causes an intense burning sensation to drive people away. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.