During a weekend town hall, US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he ‘absolutely’ disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood. Republicans have increasingly attempted to connect him and his family with the group ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Fact check: Mike Rogers pushed Patriot Act, but isn’t to blame for Flock cams
In his Senate campaign, Abdul El-Sayed highlights his Republican foe’s enthusiasm for surveillance during war on terror. Saying that he is responsible for license plate readers, though, is a stretch.
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Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish, Muslim voters already on edge over Gaza
In the Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Democrats are confronting deeply personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh whether they can support their party’s nominee. Just miles away in Dearborn, Arab American leaders who backed President Donald Trump two years ago are growing increasingly alarmed by Republican rhetoric.
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Trump to rally in Michigan a day after Obama, near Canada
President Donald Trump is slated to rally supporters in St. Clair County nine days before the Nov. 3 general election.
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Abdul El-Sayed sets Michigan fundraising record. See who’s contributing
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed raised $30 million for his US Senate campaign in the last quarter, the most ever for a Michigan candidate. Democrats also outraised rivals in key US House districts, but outside spending has generally favored Republicans.
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Fact check: Mike Rogers claims Abdul El-Sayed wants to ban gas-powered cars
Republican Mike Rogers is using Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the Green New Deal to claim he wants to ban gas-powered cars. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: John James, Jocelyn Benson trade claims in Michigan governor debate
Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls debated state spending, school funding, gas taxes and more. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: JD Vance attacks Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan
In a Michigan speech, JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed a ‘little weasel’ who ‘hates’ America. Here are the facts.
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Michigan elections: What Democrats, Republicans say they’d do if they win big
From property tax cuts to prescription drug price relief, Michigan leaders are preparing policy wishlists to pursue if their party wins full control of state government this fall.
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10 races to watch: Democrats, Republicans battle for Michigan Legislature
The Michigan House and Senate are up for grabs on Nov. 3. The races could decide Democratic or Republican control.
