The Metro: How the war in Gaza is swaying voters in Michigan

Michigan is home to the nation's largest Arab American population. And in southeast Michigan, about 300,000 Arab Americans call the Dearborn...

Early in-person voting in Michigan’s presidential primary begins Feb. 17

Voters in Michigan's presidential primary elections can start casting ballots in person on Feb. 17. A new state law allows...

Affordable housing a top concern for Michiganders going into 2024 election

Finding a place to call home in Michigan is becoming a serious problem. Those involved believe presidential leadership is needed...

Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig drops bid for U.S. Senate seat

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is suspending his Republican bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan — just...

Created Equal: Are voters’ rights at risk if Trump is kept off Colorado ballot? 

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this past week in a historic case that could decide whether Donald Trump is...

Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel’s report that questioned his memory, handling of docs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A special counsel report released Thursday found evidence that President Joe Biden willfully retained and shared highly classified information...

Councilwoman Mary Waters enters 13th District congressional race

Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Waters is entering the race to represent Michigan’s 13th Congressional District in Washington. Running as a...

The Metro: Detroit City Council approves new district maps

The Detroit City Council voted 8-1 this week to approve new district maps  As part of the city charter, new...

The Metro: Declining population means new Detroit City Council districts

Welcome to The Metro, WDET’s daily news and culture show hosted by Nick Austin and Tia Graham. Each week on...

Arab American leaders urge people to vote in primaries, even if they are upset

President Joe Biden was in metro Detroit last week to meet with union leaders, but he did not meet with...

Deadline looming for Redistricting Commission to fix Detroit districts

Six draft state House district plans advanced to a public comment period at Wednesday’s Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meeting....

Faltering relations with Arab Americans clouding President Biden’s visit to Michigan

President Joe Biden is visiting Michigan on Thursday to sit down with members of the United Auto Workers union, a...