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Immigration, taxes, money, housing, jobs, health and education — the U.S. news that matters to Arabs in America, in short, clear Arabic briefs with links to the original sources.

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BriefPolitics

Affordability, AI and Iran: Americans on the key issues guiding their midterm votes

According to The Guardian US: Guardian readers share their concerns and disillusionment with the political climate under Trump as elections loom Millions of Americans will head to the polls on 3 November in elections that will determine control of the Republican-held House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships of 36 states.

BriefArab Community

This Jewish ex-cop will represent an Islamist party in Israel’s newly elected parliament

According to WTOP Washington: SAKHNIN, Israel (AP) — A Jewish ex-cop and self-described Zionist might seem an unlikely candidate to represent an Islamist party in Israel’s parliament. But Yoav Segalovitz will soon be seated in the Knesset as a member of Ra’am, an Arab-led party that won eight seats in Tuesday’s election.

BriefArab Community

AAPAC’s 29th annual banquet rallies voters around democracy, representation and change

According to The Arab American News: El-Sayed, Benson, Gilchrist and Savit join community leaders in Dearborn ahead of the November 3 election DEARBORN — Tears nearly filled Osama Siblani’s eyes as the president of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) and publisher of The Arab American News introduced Arab American U.S.

BriefHealth

9 Things to Watch for the 2027 ACA Open Enrollment Period

According to KFF Health: The ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment season begins November 1, bringing higher out-of-pocket premium payments, new eligibility requirements for certain groups, and state efforts to offset premium increases following the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits.

BriefHousing & Mortgages

Mortgage Demand Bounces Back, Sort Of

According to Mortgage News Daily: Mortgage applications finally rebounded as mortgage rates fell for a second straight week. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 3.4% increase in total application volume for the week ending October 23. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 7.37% from 7.41%, its lowest level in three weeks.

BriefArab Community

Survey: El-Sayed leads Rogers 77–18 among Michigan’s Arab and Muslim voters

According to The Arab American News: Affordability, the Israel-Palestine conflict and health care lead respondents’ priorities as poll finds strong motivation to vote. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed holds a commanding lead over Republican Mike Rogers among Arab and Muslim likely voters in Michigan’s U.S.

BriefPolitics

The Justice Department’s Unusual Election-Year Activity

According to New York Times U.S.: Federal prosecutors have targeted President Trump’s political opponents and sued states over election administration just before the midterms. Devlin Barrett, a reporter for The New York Times, explains how this activity is compared with the Justice Department’s usual election-year behavior.

BriefWeather

Jane Kim and Ben Allen squabble over state-run wildfire insurance

According to CalMatters: Insurance commissioner candidate Jane Kim speaks to the press at the Curran Theater in San Francisco on Oct. 3, 2026. Photo by Manuel Orbegozo for CalMatters How do you distinguish between the two Democrats running for insurance commissioner? Well, one of them wants state-backed public insurance.