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US declares Lebanese diplomat persona non grata after post praising Hezbollah's 1983 bombing
Lebanese media reported that the Lebanese Embassy in Washington had received formal notification of the Trump administration's decision.
El-Sayed lost Jewish support over Israel, antisemitism, but got over 50% of Jewish votes - report
Michigan Jews divided after El-Sayed’s Senate election
Trump’s Israel aid cut sparks controversy as JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses
Michigan nurse charged with helping immigrant flee ICE custody
The nurse "told the interviewers that she did not agree with ICE separating people from their families and that she knew she 'was going to set him free,'" an FBI special agent wrote.
Michigan Democrat leaders join Nonnegotiable campaign pressuring El-Sayed on Jewish safety, Israel
Nonnegotiable Michigan emphasized that the initiative is an invitation for candidates to engage with Jewish voters, not an ultimatum.
Persian student faces threats, harassment after asking Abdul El-Sayed to condemn IRGC
Iman Dashti, a student at the University of Michigan, confronted Abdul El-Sayed at a town hall event and pressed El-Sayed on whether he stood unequivocally against the IRGC.
US Senate candidate El-Sayed evades audience request to denounce IRGC, break silence on Iran
"I haven't heard anything from you about the protesters, Abdul," an audience member said. "That silence had a gaping hole in our community and I want to ask if you regret that silence"
Proposed Michigan resolution urges federal support for Israeli statehood, targets Hamas threats
The resolution, introduced by Rep. Gina Johnsen, emphasizes that "The State of Israel has a right to exist, and denying this is a form of antisemitism."
El-Sayed visits Jewish Michiganders for Rosh Hashanah meal after accusations of antisemitism
"We talked about the work we can do together to build a more just and peaceful future for our communities here in Michigan," El-Sayed wrote in the post, adding "Shana tova and shavua tov!"
Texas National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan during training exercise, pilot in stable condition
An evacuation order within one mile of the site was issued by the Grand Traverse County Emergency Management, and a shelter has been established at the nearby Kensington Church.
Sander Levin endorses El-Sayed for Senate despite 'significant disagreement' on Israel
Sander Levin endorses Abdul El-Sayed despite disagreements over Israel, as Michigan Jewish voters remain divided.
‘Long overdue’: Henry Ford home to confront his antisemitism
“We applaud Fair Lane’s commitment to addressing Henry Ford’s antisemitism publicly,” Catherine Cangany, CEO of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, said.
Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms
The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.