February 10th, 20210LANSING — Michigan GOP leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) says he doesn't take back earlier disturbing comments, just a day after he made a statement apologizing for those comments, including disturbing threats of violence against Governor Whitmer, continued efforts to encourage militia groups in the midst of a global pandemic and...
November 25th, 20200MICHIGAN — After initially refusing to do so, Republican U.S. Senate candidate John James conceded to Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) in a tweeted video.
James, who was born in Detroit and is an Iraq War veteran, had promoted unsubstantiated allegations of deliberate voter suppression and deception after the Nov. 3 election, continuing...
November 13th, 20200HAMTRAMCK — By a 3-2 vote during Tuesday’s Hamtramck City Council meeting, the Council removed member Ian Perrotta from his position as mayor pro tem. Following the vote, Councilman Fadel Al-Marsoumi was appointed the city's new pro tem.
The pro temp, or pro tempore, performs mayoral duties in the absence of its mayor, should the...
November 7th, 20200WASHINGTON, D.C. — Almost all major news sources declared former Vice President Joe Biden as the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election on Saturday. The news came after Biden won Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes, putting him past the needed 270 electoral votes.
There was no immediate word from President Trump as...
November 4th, 20200WASHINGTON, D.C. — While President Trump wants the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a presidential race that is still too close to call, it may not be the final arbiter in this election, legal experts said.
They said it was doubtful that courts would entertain a bid by Trump to stop the counting of ballots that were received...
November 4th, 20200MICHIGAN — The Arab American News has received conformation from Senator Gary Peters' (D-Michigan) campaign that he has won his reelection bid, defeating his Republican challenger, Trump-backed John James.
"I am sincerely honored that the voters of Michigan have once again put their trust and confidence in me to represent them in...
November 3rd, 20200DETROIT/ATLANTA — Americans by the millions waited patiently to cast ballots at libraries, schools and arenas across the country on Tuesday, in an orderly show of civic duty that belied the deep tensions of one of the most polarizing presidential campaigns in U.S. history.
The face masks worn by many voters and the sight of...
October 27th, 20200MICHIGAN — Michigan could be the most important swing state in the country. And the Arab American vote could make the difference.
Though Metro Detroit has its large concentration, Arab Americans have been an integral part of the historic and cultural fabric of the entire country. More so, Arab Americans enjoy a variety of...
