Politics Nov 13 'TrumpCare' and commemorative plaques — how Democrats are pitching deal-making with the president By Jonathan J. Cooper, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Nov 12 Watch 11:39 Abdul El-Sayed on Democratic leadership, health care access and inspiring a new generation The new Democratic senators are in Washington for orientation and are already facing tough questions about how they plan to govern. One is Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan, the first Muslim elected to the Senate. His win came after a hard-fought… By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz
Politics Nov 05 'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech “Habibi” literally translates to “my beloved” and is peppered through Arab pop songs. In everyday speech, it often means “buddy,” “pal,” or “bro.” El-Sayed's supporters have sported shirts reading “Habibi for Abdul.”… By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press
Politics Nov 05 The election brought a wave of historic firsts. Here are some groundbreaking winners While some of these candidates have avoided focusing on the inherent historic value of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, some voters' rights advocates are celebrating how the electorate has expanded. By Terry Tang, Associated Press
Politics Nov 04 Watch 6:46 Midterm voters rebuke Trump, handing Democrats both chambers of Congress Voters delivered a sweeping rebuke of President Trump and his party in the midterms, handing Democrats major victories and dramatically reshaping the balance of power in Washington. Trump now enters a lame duck phase of his second term, promising both… By Liz Landers, Winston Wilde, Amalia Huot-Marchand
Nov 04 Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to U.S. Senate from Michigan By Associated Press Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will become first Muslim U.S. senator. Continue reading
Nov 03 Live Results: Michigan Senate midterm election Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 4:27 Surprise endorsement in Michigan Senate race a 'huge distraction,' says Rep. Dingell By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens’ decision to back Republican Mike Rogers in the U.S. Senate race has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. To discuss the shifting dynamics in the Senate race, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. Continue watching
Nov 01 El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race By Joey Cappelletti, Corey Williams, Mike Householder, Associated Press The remarkable show of support for the President Donald Trump-backed candidate in the tightly contested race comes after she was uninvited to a joint event the same day with El-Sayed, who defeated the congresswoman by a slim margin in the… Continue reading
Oct 31 Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns virtually By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The closing sprint in Texas comes as early voting nears its conclusion in several states. Early balloting totals were approaching 50 million heading into the weekend. About 112 million voted in total in the 2022 midterm elections. Continue reading