Ilhan Omar
Updates on Ilhan Omar, the U.S. representative from Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Omar broke a number of records when she was elected: she is the first Somali American and the first of two Muslim women (along with Rashida Tlaib) elected to Congress. She is also the first woman of color elected to Congress from Minnesota. She was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019 before being elected to Congress.
AOC, Omar and Twitter Sued for $88 Million for 'Suffering' Due to Trump Ban
The lawsuit is seeking the reinstatement of the president's Twitter account and a ban on AOC's and Omar's.
AOC Says Republicans Playing Victim While Sharing Anti-Dem Gun Videos
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Republicans for complaining about metal detectors despite sharing content threatening Democrats.
Lindsey Graham Urges Biden to Stop Dem-Led Push for 2nd Trump Impeachment
Graham was berated by Trump supporters Friday at Reagan National Airport who called him a "traitor" for his failure to audit and overturn the November election results.
Ilhan Omar, Leading Impeachment Push, Accuses Trump of 'Attempted Coup'
Omar said she didn't believe VP would invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president.
Ilhan Omar Drawing up Impeachment Articles Against Trump as Mob Storms D.C.
Omar's comments towards Trump come as the president's supporters continue to protest in Washington D.C. amid Congress certifying state's Electoral College Votes.
These Freshman Reps Will Join AOC, the Squad in the Progressive Caucus
Meet the four AOC-backed progressive lawmakers who were sworn into Congress this Sunday.
62% of Americans Blame GOP, Trump for $2K Stimulus Checks Stalemate: Poll
"Turns out supporting a $2000 survival check is not only good policy but good politics," Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar remarked.
The Jewish Left's Warnock Whitewash
Many on the Left in the Jewish community have reduced anti-Semitism to a partisan weapon.
Progressives Aim to Leverage Their Power to Push Biden and Congress Left
"We have to deliver and we have to deliver bold, it cannot be incremental," Progressive Caucus chair Pramila Jayapal told Newsweek.
Democratic Senator Slams Bernie Sanders, AOC for Stimulus Deal Criticism
"I think that is misguided and I don't think it's candidly very progressive," Senator Mark Warner said about the progressive's demands for a second round of stimulus checks.
Obama Faces Progressive Backlash for Disparaging 'Defund the Police' Slogan
"We lose people in the hands of police," Representative Ilhan Omar tweeted. "It's not a slogan but a policy demand."
GOP Rep-elect Wants 'Alliances' With Democrats Against 'Socialist Squad'
Representative-elect Nicole Malliotakis of New York expressed optimism that some Democrats would "join us" in opposing progressive policies.
Loeffler Tells Omar She Should Be 'Expelled From Congress' in Twitter Spat
"It's no wonder The Squad fully supports @ReverendWarnock: He totally supports their dangerous & extreme agenda," Loeffler wrote in one tweet. "And @IlhanMN completely agrees with his disgraceful comments about our active service members, veterans, and their families."
Lindsey Graham Fires Back at Progressives Calling for His Resignation
"You stay in your lane. I could understand why you want me out of the Senate 'cuz I'm going to bury your agenda," Senator Lindsey Graham said on Thursday in response to progressives calling for his resignation.
Tom Cotton Says Radical Left Pose Threat to 1620 Pilgrim Commemorations
Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, said: "Too many may have lost the civilization or self-confidence needed to celebrate the Pilgrims."
Do People Who Don't Have Student Debt Care About Student Loan Forgiveness?
Many people debated whether Americans would be in favor of cancelling student debt, especially if they'd already paid off loans or didn't go to college.
'The Squad' Ramps up Pressure on Biden to Cancel Student Loan Debt
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley say their legislation would provide much-needed debt relief for 45 million workers and families
Ilhan Omar Describes Trump Campaign Events as 'Klan Rallies'
"I have gotten accustomed to standing up to bullies in my life," the progressive Democrat said of the president's attacks against her.
Ilhan Omar, Pramila Jayapal Lay Out Progressive Desires for Biden Admin
There has been conflict between moderates and progressives in the Democratic party since Election Day, with contrasting views on what values pushed Joe Biden's success.
Ilhan Omar Warns Menace 'Remains' after Philadelphia Count Death Threats
Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt spoke of calls in which the Second Amendment was eluded to as his staff faced abuse over the continued count of ballots.
Ilhan Omar: 'Glorious' That People Trump Targeted Mobilized Against Him
"Every single person that President Trump attacked, especially Black women and their communities, all organized and mobilized to get rid of him," the Minnesota congresswoman said Sunday.
Biden Campaign Official Says He'll 'Make Good' on Progressive Commitments
"He spent time during this campaign bringing people together around, around this climate plan," Kate Bedingfield said.
Ocasio-Cortez Says Progressives Not the Enemy After Biden's Victory
"I've been begging the party to let me help them for two years. That's also the damn thing of it," the congresswoman from New York said.
Pelosi Faces Progressive Reckoning as Democrat House Majority Set to Shrink
"The Squad" added to its House numbers in the 2020 election, but Republicans made early gains against the Democrats.
Rep Omar Slams Sean Hannity After He Criticized Her for Encouraging Voting
"Access to the ballot box is a priority for us, I know it's a hard concept for republican to understand," Omar said after Hannity criticized her for encouraging Minnesotans to use the state's same-day voter registration.
Trump Campaign Chief Calls US Rep. Ilhan Omar 'Dangerous'
Donald Trump's top campaign aide lobbed an attack on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Friday, as the president's reelection team makes a play for Minnesota, calling her "the most extreme, the most dangerous" member of the Democratic Party.
Minnesota Congresswoman Omar Responds After Trump's Latest Attack on Her
"What you are witnessing is the weakest expression of strength," the congresswoman wrote on Twitter Saturday night.
Trump Accuses Omar of Marrying Her Brother, Entering America Illegally
President Donald Trump urged the Justice Department to probe Omar on Friday.
Trump Didn't Disavow QAnon, The Conspiracy's Believers Have Given Him $1 M
QAnon has been linked to death threats and murders, and was listed by the FBI as a domestic terror threat in August 2019.
Progressive Dems Demand Stimulus Relief 'Now' After Pelosi Rejects WH Deal
"We need relief now. Not in February. Not in December," Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota said.
