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Michigan
MediaBias News has published 13 stories involving Michigan, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesAbdul El‑Sayed says “Muslims definitely hate you” at 2018 Michigan forum
During a 2018 Michigan gubernatorial forum, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El‑Sayed replied to Republican Patrick Colbeck’s claims of Brotherhood links by stating Muslims definitely hate him. The exchange was recorded, and the 2020 census later reported that roughly 54.5% of Dearborn residents identify as Middle Eastern or North African.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 87 · Hype 35
Politics · United StatesKamala Harris campaigns for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Michigan to support Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The events highlight maternal healthcare and voter engagement, aiming to bolster Democratic chances in a crucial swing state.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesMichigan Senate Candidates Call for Gas Tax Suspension Amid High Prices
Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers has called for suspending state and federal gas taxes as prices in Michigan average $4.75 per gallon. Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed also supports a pause, though he attributes price spikes to conflict, not taxes.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Business & Economy · United StatesMichigan Gas Prices Rise 32 Cents in a Week
Gasoline prices in Michigan increased by 32 cents per gallon over the past week, marking the largest rise of any U.S. state during that period. This significant jump has been noted as one of the largest weekly increases in months.
United States1 min readTrust 56 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesCourt Overturns Trump Order on Michigan Coal Plant
A federal appeals court has invalidated a Trump administration order that compelled the JH Campbell coal plant in Michigan to remain operational beyond its planned retirement. The court found the Energy Department lacked the legal authority to issue such emergency orders.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Politics · United StatesUS politicians push back against data centers amid backlash
A growing backlash against data center projects is emerging across the US, with politicians from both major parties raising concerns about their impact on electricity grids, water supplies, and the environment. This opposition is influencing midterm election campaigns, particularly in states like Pennsylvania.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesMichigan charges five non-citizens and one citizen over 2024 election voting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged five non-U.S. citizens with voting in the 2024 presidential election and one U.S. citizen with registering a non-citizen spouse. The cases stem from 38 referrals by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office, with 22 still under review.
United States5 min readTrust 80 · Craft 75 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed’s deleted videos resurface ahead of Michigan Senate race
More than 100 of Abdul El-Sayed’s YouTube videos were removed or made private before his 2026 Senate campaign. CNN reported that some criticised Fourth of July fireworks, the Second Amendment and American football, prompting backlash from Republican opponents and scrutiny from Democrats.
United States5 min readTrust 58 · Craft 95 · Hype 55
Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed disavows Hasan Piker’s 2019 remark that US ‘deserved’ 9/11 attacks
Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed dismissed Hasan Piker’s 2019 claim that the US ‘deserved’ the 9/11 attacks as a ‘dumb statement’ but maintained his association with the streamer. Right-rated outlets led on the controversy, while centre-rated reports noted the disavowal without framing it as a campaign liability.
United States4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesNancy Mace warns of burkas in schools if Abdul El-Sayed elected
US Representative Nancy Mace said on CNN that 'our granddaughters will be wearing burkas to school' if Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Senate race, calling Muslim officeholders a threat. CNN’s Omar Jimenez challenged her on First Amendment protections during the exchange.
United States5 min readTrust 54 · Craft 81 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed pledges Senate subpoenas to investigate Trump administration
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, told CNN he would use subpoena power to investigate the Trump administration if Democrats win a Senate majority in 2026. Right-rated outlets carried the remarks; no left- or centre-rated outlet reported them.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 51 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesMichigan Democratic Senate primary won by Abdul El-Sayed as Trump calls victory good for GOP
Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s U.S. Senate race after a narrow primary win over Representative Haley Stevens. President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social, calling the result ‘great news for the Republican Party’ and attacking El-Sayed’s politics.
United States5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesMichigan Democratic Senate primary preview focuses on Israel and AIPAC spending
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali previewed the Michigan Democratic Senate primary on Morning Joe, emphasising AIPAC’s spending to back Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed’s calls to abolish ICE and end military aid to Israel. Katty Kay later said affordability, not Israel, was voters’ top concern.
United States4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65