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How Abdul El-Sayed Overcame the Hate and Won Big in Michigan

How Abdul El-Sayed Overcame the Hate and Won Big in Michigan

The state's Senate race was one of the ugliest in recent memory. In the end, "the bad guys lost," as the progressive put it on Wednesday
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El-Sayed calls Vance habibi in victory speech. What does it mean?

El-Sayed calls Vance habibi in victory speech. What does it mean?

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed referred to Vice President JD Vance as "habibi" in election night remarks. Here's what the Arabic term means.
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Abdul El-Sayed Embraced His Swiftie Status All the Way to the U.S. Senate

Abdul El-Sayed Embraced His Swiftie Status All the Way to the U.S. Senate

The physician, who has spoken about his respect for Swift, just won the heated race for Michigan's open Senate seat
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Politics of fear failed to stop El-Sayed's historic US Senate win

Politics of fear failed to stop El-Sayed's historic US Senate win

By Nathan Layne DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The US president repeatedly branded him a jihadist. His Republican opponent questioned his loyalty to America. Campaign mailers suggested he had ties to terrorists and warned that, if elected, he would bring sharia law to Michigan.
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How stars reacted to Democrats' election 'sweep' – 'Saved your beloved country'

How stars reacted to Democrats' election 'sweep' – 'Saved your beloved country'

Stars like Viola Davis and Mandy Moore celebrate their candidates of choice in the 2026 midterms while others react.
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Data centers were on the ballot across the nation. They got crushed

Data centers were on the ballot across the nation. They got crushed

In dozens of towns and cities across the United States, voters approved measures to restrict data center development in their communities.
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Abdul El-Sayed Mocks Trump and Ted Cruz’s Cruel Rhetoric on ‘The View,’ Jokes He Wants ‘Jihadist Leprechaun’ Printed on a Hat

Abdul El-Sayed Mocks Trump and Ted Cruz’s Cruel Rhetoric on ‘The View,’ Jokes He Wants ‘Jihadist Leprechaun’ Printed on a Hat

Abdul El-Sayed fired back at President Donald Trump and other Republican politicians who attacked his Muslim faith during his Senate campaign during an appearance on “The View” Thursday, just two days after his historic victory in Michigan. The 42-year-old Democrat, who defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, […]
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Democratic candidates with a Christian message help flip Congress

Democratic candidates with a Christian message help flip Congress

Clergy members and other Democratic candidates with a Christian message helped their party flip control of Congress
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‘Euphoria’: What Election Night Felt Like in the Heart of Blue Texas

‘Euphoria’: What Election Night Felt Like in the Heart of Blue Texas

On the ground at the scene of the biggest electoral coup in the history of the Lone Star State
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‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection to mock his foes

‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection to mock his foes

Arabs around the world are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed's Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic words and phrases to the American political lexicon
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KeyBank Foundation Invests $250,000 to Expand Warming Center for Homeless Adults in Washtenaw County

KeyBank Foundation Invests $250,000 to Expand Warming Center for Homeless Adults in Washtenaw County

The KeyBank Foundation has announced a $250,000 investment in the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAWC) to expand services for adults experiencing homelessness. This funding will support the creation of a centralized warming center and daytime hub in partnership with St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Ypsilanti, Michigan, ahead of the winter season. The expanded program aims to provide a safe and consistent space where individuals can access basic necessities, case management, housing support, and connections to health and human services. SAWC, which has operated Washtenaw County's only year-round adult shelter for over 40 years, expects the expanded program to serve approximately 40 people daily and 200 to 250 unique individuals annually, with a focus on Ypsilanti and eastern Washtenaw County.
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Democratic victories bring historic breakthroughs for women and minorities

Democratic victories bring historic breakthroughs for women and minorities

By Bianca Flowers CHICAGO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Voters across the US elected a historic slate of women, candidates of color and other underrepresented politicians on Tuesday, reshaping the face of political leadership as Democrats rode a wave of dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's