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A man shouts at U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar after spraying her, during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis

Politics May 07

Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault

By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press

Politics Jan 29

Federal immigration enforcment in Minneapolis
Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar charged with assault

The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursday. Anthony Kazmierczak faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating…

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Politics Jan 28

A security person holds back U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar after a man disrupted a town hall meeting in Minneapolis
What we're learning about the man arrested in the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Anthony Kazmierczak hadn't been formally charged or scheduled for an initial court appearance as of Wednesday morning.

By Michael Biesecker, Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press

Politics Jan 28

A man shouts at U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar after spraying her, during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis
WATCH: Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Minneapolis police said officers saw the man use a syringe to spray an unknown liquid at Omar. They immediately arrested him and booked him at the county jail for third-degree assault.

By Laura Bargfeld, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

Politics Sep 18

Shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to a an elementary school, in Minneapolis
House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk

The 214-213 roll call shelved a resolution from GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina to censure Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and have her removed from two House committees.

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Aug 14

Rep. Ilhan Omar, member of the progressive 'Squad' and critic of Israel, survives Democratic primary in Minnesota

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Omar is one of the progressive House members known as the "Squad." She successfully defended her Minneapolis-area 5th District seat against a repeat challenge from former City Council member Don Samuels in Tuesday's primary.

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Aug 13

Progressive 'Squad' member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections.

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Feb 02

WATCH: House Republicans vote to oust Democrat Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee

By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

House Republicans have voted to oust Democratic Rep. lhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Feb 01

Republicans aim to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs panel

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

GOP lawmakers say they're taking action because of the Minnesota congresswoman's past comments critical of Israel. The Somali-born Muslim lawmaker has apologized for her remarks and says the GOP push is really about "revenge."…

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Aug 10

Omar wins close House primary against centrist opponent in Minnesota

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota won a closer-than-expected Democratic primary race against a centrist challenger who questioned Omar's support for the "defund the police" movement.

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