Politics Nov 08 Over 20 Democrats join Republicans in House censure vote of Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Hamas war comments By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 House advances effort to censure Rashida Tlaib over rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war The censure push for Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — the only Palestinian American in Congress — sets the stage for a dramatic vote on the House floor. By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Politics Nov 01 House rejects effort to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over the Palestinian-American’s rhetoric about Israel A Democratic effort to in turn censure Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who had sponsored the Tlaib resolution, was called off in response. By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Nation Nov 01 For Arab Americans around Detroit, a sense of betrayal after U.S. response to Israel-Hamas war Some Arab Americans said they felt betrayed and sidelined by the president's response, especially after he promised the community “a seat at the table" while campaigning. Even more concerning, they say, is silence or apathy from local leaders. By Aaron Foley
Aug 03 Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib soundly wins Democratic primary race By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat and member of the progressive "Squad" in Congress, sailed through a primary election Tuesday. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: ‘No one fought harder’ for Biden agenda than progressives, Tlaib says By Associated Press President Joe Biden's domestic agenda has been supported by progressives but undermined by Republicans and "corporate-backed Democratic obstructionists," Rep. Rashida Tlaib said in the Working Families Party response to the State of the Union on March 1. Continue reading
Jan 05 Tlaib will run for newly redistricted Detroit-area seat By David Eggert, Associated Press Rep. Rashida Tlaib says she will seek reelection in a new Detroit-area seat created through redistricting, an announcement that came hours after fellow Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence said she will retire from Congress. Continue reading
Aug 05 Rep. Rashida Tlaib defeats challenger in Michigan primary By Associated Press Tlaib, one of the first two Muslim women in Congress, easily secured likely re-election to the 13th District in and around Detroit. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Reps. Omar and Tlaib address Israel’s decision to restrict their travel Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is calling on other members of Congress to visit Israel while she and Rep. Rashida Tlaib cannot. Continue reading