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.
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.
Rep. Omar: Republicans Would 'Lose Their Mind' Over Muslim SCOTUS Nominee
The congresswoman's comments came as confirmation hearings began Monday for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
AOC Calls Out Tulsi Gabbard For Amplifying Voter Fraud Story
The subject of the Project Veritas video alleging Representative Ilhan Omar of voter fraud said he was "set up" by the conservative media organization.
Dinesh D'Souza's 'Trump Card' Explores Hunter Biden, Socialism
Dinesh D'Souza's new documentary, "Trump Card," delves into the allegations the president made against Joe Biden's son at the debate and excoriates the Democratic party for flirting with socialism.
'The Squad' Responds to Twitter Banning Posts Wishing for Trump's Death
"So... you mean to tell us you could've done this the whole time?" Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
What Project Veritas Is Claiming About Ilhan Omar
Project Veritas has accused Rep. Ilhan Omar's team of engaging in an illegal cash-for-ballots scheme in Minneapolis.
Speaker at Salem Rally Urges Democrat Leaders Be 'Shot Dead in the Streets'
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar condemned the video showing the suspected QAnon supporter getting cheered on at the Labor Day rally.
Ilhan Omar Joins Call for Joy Reid To Apologize for 'Islamophobic' Comment
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) accused MSNBC host Joy Reid of engaging in "casual Islamophobia" and demanded an apology after Reid compared President Donald Trump's comments to "how Muslims act" in "radicalizing" extremists.
Ilhan Omar Becomes Latest Progressive to Embrace Kamala Harris
"This is someone who's been really strong on environmental issues, on climate, someone who's really strong in energizing a base that feels taken for granted by the Democratic Party," Omar said of Joe Biden's vice presidential pick.
Ilhan Omar's Primary Win Set to Preserve 'The Squad' for Two More Years
Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib have all won their primary battles, while Ayanna Pressley is running unopposed in her own.
Squad Member Ilhan Omar Wins Minnesota Primary After Contentious Race
"Tonight, our movement didn't just win," Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar tweeted. "We earned a mandate for change."
Rashida Tlaib, Who Won't Endorse Biden, Hails Kamala Harris as VP Nominee
Though Tlaib has promised to deliver her district for Biden, she will not be endorsing him.
Ilhan Omar's Soviet Anti-Semitism
Ilhan Omar knows exactly what she is doing when she targets Israel and the Jewish people.
The Squad Could Shrink As Ilhan Omar Comes Under Fire in Minnesota Primary
Democrats in Minneapolis could force a small group of prominent national lawmakers to shrink, if they choose not to re-elect the first-term progressive.
Ilhan Omar's City Paper Endorses Her Challenger
"[Omar's] time has been marred by missteps, including remarks on Israel widely regarded as anti-Semitic, an outsized number of missed votes, and campaign-finance issues," the Star Tribune's editorial board wrote.
Colorado Gov. Donates to Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's Primary Opponent
Candidate Antone Melton-Meaux has raised $3.2 million for his campaign since May, much of which has been donated from sources outside of Minnesota.
Rashida Tlaib's Tough Primary Race Tests the Squad's Strength
Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib is locked in what could be a tight race to retain her House seat. A loss could deal a big blow to the foursome known as the Squad and their progressive agenda.
As an American Jew, I Will Not Stand for the Scapegoating of Ilhan Omar
President Donald Trump and Republicans are ramping up their attacks against Omar to mobilize their base. But she belongs right where she is—in Congress.
As Congress Debates Military Budget, U.S. Spends More Than Next 10 Nations
Only two of the next 10 highest-spending nations are rivals of the U.S.; China and Russia. But the U.S. annually spends more than twice as much as both nations combined.
Ilhan Omar Rallies Unions, Liberal Groups to Fight Primary Challenger
Omar's primary challenger, Antone Melton-Meaux, has recently received at least $3.2 million in donations, compared with Omar's $471,624.
Ilhan Omar Leads Primary Race Despite Rival's Huge Fundraising Advantage
The new survey found that almost three quarters of likely primary voters approved of Omar's record in office thus far.
Attorney for 150 Minneapolis Cops Says Majority of Them Have PTSD
The lawyer said that many of the police he represents were present on the day rioters burned down the Third Precinct, some of who wrote final notes to loved ones believing they would die.
Squad Aims to Put More Money Where Their Mouths Are With New Political Fund
In a move that formalizes their political alliance, the four first-term progressives Democratic congresswomen known as "The Squad" have launched a fundraising organization to raise money for candidates who share their views and to advance progressive causes.
Ilhan Omar Says Police Can't Be 'Judge, Jury and Executioner'
"It's just really quite disheartening to see the continuation of images like this appear," the representative from Minnesota said.
Ted Cruz Says Columbus Didn't Commit Genocide—historians Say He Did
The Texas Republican sparked a social media debate after he shared a video of a statue of the explorer being pulled down in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Chair of CBC Says She Does Not Think Defunding Police Is 'Appropriate'
Rep. Karen Bass said that the proposed Justice in Policing Act does speak to some of the concerns put forward by those calling for the defunding of police.
