U.S. Politics
U.S. Politics
Leaders from around the world react to Capitol Hill protests
January 7th, 20210 Leaders from around the world have been commenting on the pro-Trump riots that took place at Capitol Hill during the election certification. Canadian Prime Minister...
Capitol protests result in more than 50 arrests, 14 officers injured and four deaths; state of emergency extended
January 7th, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. — Thousands of pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol building Wednesday resulting in four deaths, 14 officers being injured, and more than 50...
Debbie Dingell’s medical marijuana research legislation passes House
December 10th, 20200 WASHINGTON D.C. — The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) that would eliminate barriers on......
Future of American democracy: On inequality, polarization and violence
November 18th, 20200 In January 2017, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s Democracy Index downgraded the state of democracy in the United States from “full democracy” to “flawed...
Exclusive: Q&A with Kamala Harris ahead of election
October 28th, 20200 DEARBORN — Democratic vice presidential nominee and California Senator Kamala Harris visited Metro Detroit last Sunday, making a notable, unannounced stop in Dearborn......
Trump rejoices as Senate panel approves Barrett while Democrats boycott
October 22nd, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the Republican-led U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to a lifetime...
Former model accuses Donald Trump of sexual assault
September 17th, 20200 WASHINGTON DC — Amy Dorris, a former model, has come forward to accuse President Trump of sexual assault. The encounter reportedly happened at the 1997 U.S. Open......
Biden names former impeachment manager Val Demings among potential VP picks
May 7th, 20200 ORLANDO, FLA — Former Vice President Joe Biden said on Thursday that U.S. Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) was on his list of potential running mates, adding that he has just...
Massive new “Rooseveltian” coronavirus response bill could be voted on next week, Pelosi says
May 7th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi laid out broad outlines of the next massive coronavirus-response bill Democrats are expected to......
Coronavirus poses new challenge to Trump’s re-election bid
March 13th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump faced one of the gravest threats of his political career as the coronavirus pandemic spread, leaving fellow Republicans to worry that...
Sanders applauded for highlighting U.S. record of overthrowing governments at debate
February 26th, 20200 CHARLESTON, SC —Senator Bernie Sanders, the current Democratic front-runner for the presidential nomination, has not shied away from controversy in recent days despite......
Sanders gains endorsement of top Muslim political group
February 24th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Emgage Political Action Committee (PAC), which calls itself the largest Muslim political action committee in the country, announced its...
Buttigieg narrowly wins Iowa caucuses, state party declares
February 7th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late Thursday, Reuters reported that Pete Buttigieg narrowly won Iowa’s Democratic presidential caucuses, according to state party officials,......
Race for the White House: Iowa Caucus kicks off 2020 race as Democratic, Republican conventions loom
January 31st, 20200 The race for the White House officially kicks off in Iowa on Monday, Feb. 3, with both Democratic and Republican candidates jockeying for delegates at polling locations...
Democrats ponder Sanders’ prospects for beating Trump as Iowa, New Hampshire loom
January 19th, 20200 Bernie Sanders is showing strength on the ground in the two first states on the presidential primary calendar for the 2020 presidential election, New Hampshire and Iowa,......
Reuters/Ipsos poll: Less than half of Americans want Trump ousted post-impeachment
December 21st, 20190 NEW YORK — Less than half of Americans polled say President Trump should be removed from office following his impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives,...
Sanders proposes big changes to U.S. military aid for Israel, Starting with “Respect and Human Dignity” for Palestinians
October 29th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke out against the misuse of U.S. military aid by Israel at a conference on Monday,......
2020 presidential candidate Cory Booker says he went to Senate to defend Israel
August 17th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a recent question inquiring whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racist, New Jersey Senator and presidential...
Dearborn Heights candidate asks for recount, here’s how it works
August 17th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - While incumbents on the Dearborn Heights' City Council were happy about the results of the August 6 election, candidate Jamal Bazzi has asked for a......
El Paso, Dayton shootings spark protests, renewed condemnations of “White nationalist terrorism”
August 10th, 20190 EL PASO, TX — President Trump's visit following on the heels of Saturday's shootings that left 22 people dead in a Walmart here were met with hundreds of demonstrators...
Rouhani to Trump: Lift sanctions first
August 9th, 20190 TEHRAN — Iranian president Hassan Rouhani denounced "economic terrorism" and stated that the U.S. "maximum pressure" campaign through sanctions will not change......
Incumbents get top votes in Dearborn Heights City Council primary elections, Bazzi asks for recount
August 9th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Voters in Dearborn Heights headed to the various polling stations to cast their votes for City Council candidates and to decide on a millage...
Presidential debate in Detroit energizes voters and organizers in Dearborn
August 3rd, 20190 DETROIT — The Democratic primary debate that took place July 30 left the audience with a comprehensive idea of which candidates seem to stand a chance of winning the......
