Ilhan Omar
Updates on Ilhan Omar. Omar was elected to represent Minnesota's 5th congressional district in 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.
Petition to deport Ilhan Omar circulated by Texas Republican
Texas Rep. Brandon Gill urged supporters to sign the petition that "the time has come to arrest and deport" Omar.
Texas Republican calls for Ilhan Omar to be deported
"America would be a better place if @IlhanMN were deported back to Somalia," Brandon Gill wrote on Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter.
JD Vance rebuked for remarks about professional women
Donald Trump's running mate made the controversial remarks about professional women during a 2021 podcast interview.
Is 'The Squad' suddenly falling apart?
Two members of the progressive Squad have been defeated. What now?
Trump team seizes on Ilhan Omar's reaction to Kamala Harris cheer
The Minnesota congresswoman appeared to be distracted as many at the Democratic National Convention cheered for the vice president on Monday.
Ilhan Omar's primary win even bigger than last time as MAGA question result
Omar improved on her primary results from 2022, leading to MAGA critics to question the results.
Ilhan Omar wins Democratic primary, reverses trend for progressive "Squad"
The Democratic Party's moderate wing previously defeated two members of the "Squad," an informal coalition of House progressives.
Ilhan Omar's chances of losing primary to Don Samuels, according to polls
The Minnesota congresswoman is facing a challenge from a more moderate Democrat ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Ilhan Omar's Democratic challenger sends warning after Cori Bush loss
Two members of the progressive "Squad" of Democrats have now lost their seats over their views on the Israel-Hamas war.
Donald Trump appears to mix up Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib
The Republican presidential nominee seemed to confuse the two congresswomen in his latest campaign rally in Minnesota.
Kamala Harris gains support from Democrats
Democrats have come out in support of Harris after President Joe Biden ended his election campaign on Sunday.
Democrats' deleted Memorial Day messages spark backlash
"Memorial Day is an annual day of remembrance to honor all those who died in service to the U.S. during peacetime and war," the Defense Department states.
Full list of lawmakers calling for Columbia president's resignation
Conservative New York lawmakers want change now at the university's helm, while most Democrats are taking a wait-and-see approach.
Pro-Palestinian Democrats get warning signs about reelection
Rep. Summer Lee beat a primary challenge from a pro-Israel Democrat on Tuesday, but other progressives still face competitive races.
Did Ilhan Omar daughter say she's "homeless"? Remark angers conservatives
"I don't know when I can go home, and I don't know if I ever will be able to," Omar's daughter said.
Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended from Barnard over pro-Palestinian protest
Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra Hirsi said she was one of three students who were suspended.
Ilhan Omar reveals if she'll vote for Biden after rebellion in home state
Omar said she will vote for Joe Biden in the 2024 election despite her home state of Minnesota's uncommitted primary rebellion.
Can Ilhan Omar be deported? Republicans call for her removal
Rep. Omar, a Somali American and Muslim, said recent comments she made about Somalia have been "slanted" by conservatives.
Ilhan Omar deportation calls grow from Republicans
Conservatives called for the progressive lawmaker to be expelled from Congress and deported over remarks she purportedly made.
Ilhan Omar defends Somalia remarks amid backlash
The congresswoman was criticized after comments she made went viral online, but she called the backlash "completely off"
Ilhan Omar condemns leading Muslim nations
The Minnesota Democratic congresswoman is aiming to block millions in U.S. arm sales to two Middle Eastern nations.
Ilhan Omar's defense of Rashida Tlaib viewed 1 million times
The Democrat representative defended Tlaib during a debate on whether to censure her for comments about Israel.
Democratic civil war is reaching a boiling point
Democrats' longstanding divisions over the Israel-Palestinian conflict have widened amid the war between Israel and Hamas.
Majority of Republicans back call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war: Poll
The new poll showed 66 percent of voters "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" that "the U.S. should call for a ceasefire."
Ilhan Omar accuses Israel of "ethnic cleansing"
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar claims that Israel warning northern Gaza to evacuate in one day was "ethnic cleansing."
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Rashida Tlaib leading "Hamas Caucus"
The Georgia Republican accused Tlaib and other Democrats of treating "Hamas terrorists better" than the Americans jailed over the January 6 riot.
Fact check: Did Donald Trump criticize the "evil doings of Israel"?
Video of Donald Trump speaking was shared following Hamas attacks on Israel which have killed hundreds.
Ilhan Omar urges prayers for Palestinians amid Israel-Hamas war
Amid the ongoing attacks between Israel and Hamas, Representative Ilhan Omar is urging prayers for Palestinians while encouraging peace.
Ilhan Omar reacts to Hamas assault on Israel
The Democratic congresswoman has regularly faced backlash for her criticism of Israel, with many accusing her of antisemitism.
Ilhan Omar names Democrats' price to save Kevin McCarthy as shutdown looms
Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, suggested some Democrats would be open to a "50-50" power-sharing to save McCarty's speakership.