Coverage on 2026-11-04 (UTC)

“When the US’s first Muslim senator used Arabic in his victory speech, it cut through the torrent of vile racism Maga launched at him throughout his campaign Repeat after me: yallah. YAH-luh. This versatile Arabic word means everything from “hurry up”, to “come on” to “speak to you later”. If you…”

“Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) on Wednesday tripled down on her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, where Democrat Abdul El-Sayed took victory after a bitter midterm battle on the campaign trail. Rogers lost to El-Sayed, receiving 45.48 percent of the vote to El-Sayed’s…”

“Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will be the first Muslim to sit in the U.S. Senate after his campaign faced rampant Islamophobia from his opponent and the Republican party at large. Independent journalist Ali Harb tells host Robyn Vincent what that kind of politics leaves behind after the counting stops. The…”

“Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed tells The Associated Press that voters have rejected a “hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity.”

“To win in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed had to overcome months of anti-Muslim attacks — including from his own party. The post Haley Stevens Destroyed Her Political Career for Absolutely Nothing appeared first on The Intercept .”

“Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here’s how they won Michigan.”

“Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here's how they won Michigan.”

“El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat. Outlier Media · By Joey Cappelletti, The Associated Press · Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator”

“Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s fiercely contested US Senate race.”

“DETROIT — The progressive wave sweeping the nation reached its crest in Michigan early Wednesday as Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, declared victory Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. “We just showed them that a movement of the people, by the people, and for the people…”

“In a closely watched midterm race, El-Sayed won in Michigan by focusing on affordability and questioning U.S. support for Israel. The post Abdul El-Sayed Wins Senate Seat With Pro-Palestine Campaign appeared first on The Intercept .”