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The U.S. Senate debate grew heated at times. As Russ McNamara reports, the Republican candidate often chose personal attacks over policy.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Abdul El-Sayed at an event on Black maternal health. As Russ McNamara reports, Harris endorsed El-Sayed run for U.S. Senate.

Some of Michigan’s Jewish faith leaders are calling on the state’s Democrats to be more inclusive of Jews who have felt slighted by his language. Colin Jackson has more.

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed tried to make amends with Jewish voters during a state party convention on Saturday. Colin Jackson has more.

Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers launched a drive to attract Democratic voters Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Democrats running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat fought it out over the role of outside money in politics during a debate Tuesday night. Colin Jackson has more.

The FBI says it believes this month’s attack on a metro-Detroit synagogue was a terrorist attack inspired by the Lebanese political party and militant group Hezbollah. Colin Jackson has more.

The joint U.S.-Israel attack against Iran has divided lawmakers by political parties. Republicans largely support President Trump's decision, while Democrats question going to war without Congress’s approval. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy associate professor and national intelligence expert, Javed Ali, about the ramifications of the attacks that come on the heels of failed diplomatic efforts.

The Jewish New Year begins at sunset tonight. The local Jewish community is experiencing feelings of uncertainty mixed with a bit of hope as it prepares to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Billboards have appeared near the University of Michigan campus to raise awareness about safety for Jewish students. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.