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Millions bid farewell to Sayed Khamenei as Washington and Tehran edge back toward war
July 10th, 20260 While millions of mourners participated in a six-day funeral procession honoring Iran's late Supreme Leader Sayed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed last week came under immediate strain as Washington and Tehran exchanged new military strikes amid a growing dispute over the future control of the...
John James doubles down on Ashura remarks, vows to label CAIR a terrorist organization if elected governor
July 10th, 20260 Rather than retreating from his controversial remarks about Dearborn's Ashura procession, U.S. Rep. John James, a Republican candidate for governor, has escalated his confrontation with the state's Muslim American community, pledging to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist organization if elected in...
Profile: Former U.S. Navy serviceman Ameer Ali Haidara launches aviation career as certified flight instructor
July 10th, 20260 DEARBORN — After years of military service, aviation training and academic study, Yemeni American Ameer Ali Haidara has taken another major step toward his lifelong dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot. A 2026 graduate of the California Aeronautical University, Haidara recently began working as a certified flight instructor,...
John James’ comparison of Dearborn’s Muslims to “Iraqi extremists” is a political disgrace
July 3rd, 20260 U.S. Rep. John James' recent remarks on the conservative television network Newsmax were not merely an unfortunate slip of the tongue that can be brushed aside with a routine apology. They amount to a full-fledged political disgrace and reveal a profound disconnect from the social and demographic reality of Michigan, the very state he...
AAPAC backs two judicial candidates in the August primary election
July 3rd, 20260 Nonpartisan judicial races AAPAC also announced its endorsement of two candidates in separate judicial races that will be decided during the August primary election. Nicole Huddleston Oakland County Family Court – Division 6 AAPAC endorsed Judge Nicole Huddleston for election to retain her seat on the Oakland County Family...
AAPAC endorses Wayne County transportation and Dearborn Public Library proposals in the August primary election
July 3rd, 20260 The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has endorsed two tax proposals on the August 4 primary election ballot, supporting funding for Dearborn's library millage renewal and the Wayne County transportation millage. Wayne County transportation millage In a proposal that will be presented for the first time to voters in...
AAPAC endorses Alabas Farhat, Gary Schlack in State House races
July 3rd, 20260 The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has announced an extensive slate of endorsements for the Aug. 4 Democratic primary election, backing candidates for the state legislature, local judicial offices and ballot proposals that the organization says reflect its commitment to effective leadership, public service and policies...
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in major defeat for the Trump administration
July 3rd, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory for constitutional protections on June 30, rejecting President Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship through executive action and reaffirming that the right is guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Court ruled 6-3 that...
Oakland County prosecutor charges man in threats against Madison Heights Islamic center
July 3rd, 20260 MADISON HEIGHTS — On Thursday, Oakland County prosecutors charged a homeless man accused of making death threats against leaders and worshipers at the American Islamic Community Center (AICC) in Madison Heights after allegedly leaving two profanity-filled voicemail messages threatening to kill members of the mosque. According to the...
Friends of the Rouge recognizes Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud with top environmental award
July 3rd, 20260 DEARBORN — Dearborn Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud has been honored by the Friends of the Rouge (FOTR) with its Best Friend of the Rouge Award, recognizing his leadership in advancing environmental sustainability and protecting the Rouge River through green infrastructure and community partnerships. The nonprofit organization presented the...
SEMCOG awards Dearborn Heights $700,000 to improve school crossings
July 3rd, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city has secured $700,000 in federal transportation funding to improve pedestrian safety around schools, allowing the city to install new raised intersections, enhanced crosswalks and flashing pedestrian beacons at dozens of locations. The funding, awarded through the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments'...
Treason in the age of kleptocracy
July 3rd, 20260 A single social media post, amplified by the world's richest man, can in a matter of hours transform a dedicated public servant into a traitor in the court of public opinion, without a single shred of evidence to support the accusation. The recent comments by Elon Musk regarding Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin serve as a potent case...
Monsters playing victims: Danny Danon’s twisted war on the truth
July 2nd, 20260 Whether Israelis will ever comprehend the irreparable damage inflicted upon their country’s reputation by their U.N. ambassador, Danny Danon, is a moot point. The damage Israel has done to itself through its barbaric practices in occupied Palestine is simply impossible to overcome. Danon, however, utilizes a peculiar approach to...
U.S. Supreme Court ruling may affect green card holders with pending criminal cases
June 27th, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling is drawing widespread attention among immigrant communities after expanding the federal government's authority to scrutinize some lawful permanent residents returning to the United States from international travel when they have pending criminal charges or legal issues that could...
U.S., Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement as Hezbollah rejects direct talks and demands unconditional Israeli withdrawal
June 27th, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States, Israel and Lebanon announced Friday that they have signed a framework agreement aimed at ending months of fighting along the Israeli-Lebanese border, marking what officials described as the first step toward a permanent ceasefire and a broader peace agreement. The announcement came as Hezbollah......
AAPAC announces endorsements ahead of Michigan’s August primary election
June 27th, 20260 DEARBORN — As absentee voting begins on June 25, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has released its list of endorsed candidates for Michigan's Aug. 4 primary election, urging Arab American voters throughout Metro Detroit and across the state to support its endorsed candidates at the polls. AAPAC's endorsement...
Dearborn announces zero-tolerance fireworks enforcement, juvenile curfew ahead of the July 4 holiday
June 27th, 20261 DEARBORN — As Independence Day approaches, the city and the Dearborn Police Department have announced enhanced public safety measures, including a zero-tolerance policy for the illegal or reckless use of fireworks, increased police patrols throughout residential neighborhoods and a temporary nighttime curfew for minors during the......
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to end TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians
June 27th, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for nearly 1.3 million immigrants from 17 countries currently living and working legally in...
Mike Esseily officially hired as Dearborn Public Schools superintendent
June 27th, 20260 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a three-year contract for Mike Esseily to become the district's next superintendent during its June 22 meeting, officially appointing him to lead Michigan's third-largest school district. Trustees voted 7-0 to approve the contract, with Esseily scheduled to...
Michigan erases $74 million in medical debt for nearly 72,000 residents
June 27th, 20260 LANSING — In a major effort to ease the financial burden of healthcare costs on Michigan families, the state has eliminated more than $74 million in medical debt for nearly 72,000 residents, giving thousands of households a fresh financial start after years of struggling with unpaid medical bills. Gov. Whitmer announced that 71,871...
Investigation underway after dialysis patient dies, several others hospitalized following treatments at Novi clinic
June 27th, 20260 NOVI — State health and law enforcement officials are investigating the death of an elderly woman and a series of medical emergencies involving several dialysis patients who received treatment at a DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi, prompting the facility's temporary closure and a statewide investigation. The investigation began on......
Arab Americans have invested in America. Why is citizenship becoming more expensive?
June 27th, 20260 Few communities better illustrate the immigrant story than Arab Americans. Across the United States — and especially in Metro Detroit, home to the nation's largest Arab American community — immigrants from Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and elsewhere across the Middle East and North Africa have built...
Patricia Podzikowski named director of Dearborn public libraries
June 27th, 20260 DEARBORN — The city has appointed Patricia Podzikowski as the new director of the Dearborn public libraries, officially naming the longtime library professional to the position after several months of serving as interim director. The appointment reflects the city's continued commitment to strengthening its public library system and......
Trump told Netanyahu everybody, including “all the Jews”, is sick of him
June 26th, 20260 Regime Change is a devastating new book from two New York Times reporters; an extraordinary account of American chaos and decline at the hands of a madman and his enablers. Read it and weep. By Martin Pengelly There are shocking headlines to be drawn from Regime Change, the new blockbuster by New York...
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi sues City Council over firing of City Manager Adel Al-Adlani
June 19th, 20261 HAMTRAMCK — Mayor Adam Alharbi has filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court seeking to overturn the Hamtramck City Council’s decision to terminate newly appointed City Manager Adel Al-Adlani, a move that signals an escalating power struggle over governance and decision-making inside City Hall, which is already facing multiple......
