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.
Fourth Stimulus Check: Economic Nonprofit Calls for More Direct Payments
"Congress needs to continue the successful cash policies that have gotten us to this point," said Adam Ruben, director of Economic Security Project Action.
Ilhan Omar Rips Billionaire Bezos as 'Workers Forced to Defecate in Bags'
"He makes $152,000 per *minute* and yet his workers are forced defecate in bags," Omar said, accusing Bezos of retaliating against workers seeking to unionize.
GOP Rep. Greg Murphy Slammed for Invoking 9/11 While Tagging Ilhan Omar
Murphy also tweeted and deleted a racist attack against Kamala Harris last October, writing that she "was only picked for her color and her race."
llhan Omar Says 'Horrendous to Watch' George Floyd on Trial, Not Chauvin
Omar said the Minneapolis community is on "edge" that Chauvin may be found not guilty by the jury.
Progressives' Calls Grow for Biden to Cancel $50K of Student Loan Debt
Although he previously expressed opposition to the idea, the president has now asked his education secretary to prepare a memo to determine whether the administration has the legal authority to cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt.
Ilhan Omar Blames Joe Biden for 'Failed' $15 Minimum Wage Push
The Democratic representative said the White House hurt the measure by signaling that it was ready to negotiate.
Fourth Stimulus Check Gains Support in Congress As Third Round Being Sent
So far, 64 Washington lawmakers want relief checks to be reoccurring, starting with a fourth stimulus payment.
GOP Attorney Fined $10,000 for Bogus Election Challenges Against Ilhan Omar
Attorney Susan Shogren Smith was fined by a Minnesota court on Friday after she "bamboozled" voters into being named as plaintiffs in complaints aimed at overturning the results of the 2020 election.
Ted Cruz Shares Video of 'Biden Cages' Amid Border Visit, Omar Blames Trump
The Texas GOP senator shared a video Friday evening which appeared to show "thousands of kids" inside an overcrowded U.S. southern border facility. But his blame against President Joe Biden was not shared by Democratic members of Congress.
Ilhan Omar Says Migrant Parents Are Choosing Life for Kids, as Hers Did
The congresswoman said making a decision for a child to live is the "most responsible and reasonable thing" a parent can do.
Omar Demands End to ICE Contracts As Kids Cram Into 'Jail-Like' Custody
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has requested the Biden administration cease federal contracts with ICE.
Ilhan Omar Slams GOP's Tucker Carlson 'Hypocrites' After Ted Cruz Letter
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar was responding to Republicans defending the Fox News host after controversial remarks about women in uniform.
Joe Manchin Vows to 'Protect the Filibuster' After Hinting at Senate Reform
"There's no way that I would vote to prevent the minority from having input into the process in the Senate," Manchin said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Congress Gun Detectors the 'Real Voter Suppression'
"Many members of Congress have to stand in long lines to enter the chamber going through metal detectors, emptying our pockets and being treated very disrespectfully," Greene said.
Ilhan Omar Suggests Removing 'Racist' Electoral College During Town Hall
Omar said the Electoral College and the Senate filibuster have racist origins and continued consequences on contemporary politics.
Progressive Democrats Condemn Biden for Reopening Migrant Children Facility
"This is not okay, never has been okay, never will be okay - no matter the administration or party," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) tweeted Tuesday in a response to a report that the administration of President Joe Biden had reopened a temporary detention facility for migrant children.
Omar Slams Cruz, Accused of Flying to Mexico, as Texas Struggles From Storm
The Texas Republican appeared to be flying to Cancun, Mexico, for a family vacation on Wednesday, while millions of Texans are without heat and water due to severe winter weather.
Progressives Push Biden on Minimum Wage After He Proposes Postponing Issue
Representative Ilhan Omar said that the wage increase is supported by the "overwhelming majority of Americans, including in swing states."
The GOP Crazies Are Not the Democrats' Problem
From a purely political perspective, the more Republican crazies make the world wonder about them, the better it is for Democrats.
Seth Meyers Condemns Fox for Comparing Marjorie Taylor Greene to Ilhan Omar
On Wednesday, Fox News' Bill Hemmer sought to create an equivalence between the QAnon-supporting Greene and Omar.
Hoyer Has Harsh Words for Marjorie Taylor Greene
On Wednesday, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said, "There's no analogy that I think can be credibly made between the actions of [Marjorie Taylor] Greene and almost anyone else in Congress with whom I've served."
Georgia GOP Invokes Ilhan Omar Rumor in Support of Marjorie Taylor Greene
"Ilhan Omar can lie and marry her brother to circumvent our laws and not get in trouble ... The double standards are atrocious," a group of GOP leaders from Georgia wrote on Tuesday.
Progressives Back AOC, Warning Cruz and Other Republicans 'Pose a Threat'
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Senator Ted Cruz and other Republican lawmakers of being eager to "move on" from the Capitol riot without discussing accountability.
Progressives Welcome Biden Inauguration, Insist It's Time to 'Get to Work'
The Squad of left-leaning Democratic lawmakers is calling for "real substantial change" under the new administration.
Can Joe Biden Succeed Where Barack Obama Failed?
If he wants to claim his FDR moment, the new president has a stark choice: make friends or make progress. There are tough lessons for the Left, as well.
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.
