Michigan

Trump addresses Michigan synagogue as antisemitism event sparks Jewish community backlash

Trump addressed hundreds of Michigan Jews by video at a DOJ-backed antisemitism event, drawing criticism from progressive Jewish leaders ahead of a pivotal Senate election.

President Donald Trump addresses Congregation Shaarey Zedek by video as part of an event to address antisemitism in Southfield, Michigan, Oct. 14, 2026.
Pictures from the MIBA event announcing the US-Israel Innovation Exchange (USIIE).

Israel-US commercial relations strengthen after 80 organizations sign MoU to improve bilateral ties

Leo James Terrell speaks during a reception honouring Black History Month, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2025

Trump antisemitism official to visit Michigan synagogue weeks before midterms, backed by ZOA

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Jewish students join 'Nonnegotiable' campaign against El-Sayed over antisemitism, safety concerns


El-Sayed says Israel, Iran have both proven 'dangerous' to US in Michigan Senate debate

Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly declined to say whether Iran poses a greater threat to the United States than Israel, arguing that "both of them have proven dangerous in their own way."

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Justice Department announces first stop for national antisemitism task force initiative

The US Justice Department will launch its nationwide American Tour Against Hate in Michigan, bringing federal officials and resources directly to communities confronting antisemitism.

A sign is displayed at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building, headquarters of the U.S. Department of Justice on August 8, 2026 in Washington, DC; illustrative

Former president Obama to join Michigan Senate nominee El-Sayed on campaign trail in Detroit

Abdul El-Sayed announced an October 24 campaign appearance with Barack Obama in Detroit, as Michigan’s Senate race divides Jewish voters.

Democrat US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the media at the Council of Carpenters & Millwrights facility in Warren, Michigan on October 3, 2026. El-Sayed and US Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are due to hold a town hall campaign event together later today; illustrative

Michigan nurse charged with helping immigrant flee ICE custody

The nurse "told the interviewers that she did not agree with ICE separating people from their families and that she knew she 'was going to set him free,'" an FBI special agent wrote.

The badge of a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is seen at the airport in El Paso, Texas, US, May 10, 2023.

Michigan Democrat leaders join Nonnegotiable campaign pressuring El-Sayed on Jewish safety, Israel

Nonnegotiable Michigan emphasized that the initiative is an invitation for candidates to engage with Jewish voters, not an ultimatum.

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate, addresses the state's Jewish Democratic caucus at its annual "Summer Simcha" event amid broader Jewish communal concerns about his campaign, Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.

Persian student faces threats, harassment after asking Abdul El-Sayed to condemn IRGC

Iman Dashti, a student at the University of Michigan, confronted Abdul El-Sayed at a town hall event and pressed El-Sayed on whether he stood unequivocally against the IRGC.

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press about rising gas prices outside a gas station in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 22, 2026.

US Senate candidate El-Sayed evades audience request to denounce IRGC, break silence on Iran

"I haven't heard anything from you about the protesters, Abdul," an audience member said. "That silence had a gaping hole in our community and I want to ask if you regret that silence"

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed poses with union members from UAW Local 51 during the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 7, 2026.

Proposed Michigan resolution urges federal support for Israeli statehood, targets Hamas threats

The resolution, introduced by Rep. Gina Johnsen, emphasizes that "The State of Israel has a right to exist, and denying this is a form of antisemitism."

 Advocates for the Second Amendment attend the 2024 Second Amendment March at the Michigan State Capitol building on September 19, 2024 in Lansing, Michigan.

El-Sayed visits Jewish Michiganders for Rosh Hashanah meal after accusations of antisemitism

"We talked about the work we can do together to build a more just and peaceful future for our communities here in Michigan," El-Sayed wrote in the post, adding "Shana tova and shavua tov!"

Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed poses with union members from UAW Local 51 during the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 7, 2026.

Texas National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan during training exercise, pilot in stable condition

An evacuation order within one mile of the site was issued by the Grand Traverse County Emergency Management, and a shelter has been established at the nearby Kensington Church.

Scene of Texas National Guard F-16 military jet crash in Michigan, September 18, 2026.