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US Midterm Elections: Democrats Capture Both Chambers of Congress in Historic Setback for Trump ———————————————– The Democratic Party has secured a sweeping victory in the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, winning control of both the Senate and the House…

Muslim, Arab-American Candidates Make Historic Gains in 2026 US Midterm Elections Amid Rising Political Influence and Anti-Muslim Attacks ———————————————————— Muslim and Arab-American candidates have secured significant victories in the 2026 US midterm elections, marking a notable expansion of their representation…

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate —————————————- Egyptian-American physician and Democratic politician Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate election, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His victory on…

US Muslim Communities Face Rising Anti-Muslim Attacks Amid Michigan Senate Race —————————————— Arab and Muslim Americans are expressing concern over a rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric and threats targeting Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, while community leaders say they…

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Endorses Muslim Senate Candidate in Michigan ——————————————— New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially endorsed Abdulrahman Al-Sayed, a Muslim Democratic candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, calling for a shift in Washington’s…

U.S. Military Archbishop Urges Catholic Soldiers to Seek Exemption from Hasan Execution ———————————————– Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees Catholic pastoral care for U.S. military personnel, has urged Catholic soldiers assigned to the planned firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan to request…

Federal Agents Search Ilhan Omar’s Home Amid Criminal Investigation ——————————– U.S. federal agents searched the Washington-area home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on October 12 as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The Justice Department confirmed that Homeland Security Investigations…

Trump Renews Attacks on Somali Americans and Muslims ————————————————– US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Somali Americans and Muslims, describing the Somali-American community as a threat to Minnesota and making sweeping claims about immigration and public safety.…

UK Conservatives Debate Possible Restrictions on Face-Covering Clothing and Hijab —————————————– Nick Timothy, a shadow cabinet justice secretary, has criticized face-covering clothing and said the UK Conservative Party could consider restrictions similar to measures adopted in several European countries, according…

Republicans Intensify Focus on Islam, Muslim Issues Ahead of U.S. Midterm Elections ——————————- The role of Muslims and Islam in U.S. political debate has become an increasingly prominent issue in the campaign discourse of several Republican figures ahead of the…