Jan 28 WATCH: Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall By Laura Bargfeld, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 18 House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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."… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Aug 08 2022 Minnesota Primary Election Results By Associated Press Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen scored easy victories in their primaries Tuesday, setting the stage for their fall matchup in Minnesota’s marquee race for governor. Continue reading
Aug 08 Trump-endorsed candidates and challenges to progressive incumbents ahead in Tuesday's primary elections By Associated Press The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in Tuesday's primary elections features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence. Continue reading
Dec 15 House responds to Rep. Boebert's anti-Muslim remarks with Islamophobia bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House has delivered its first formal response to Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert's anti-Muslim remarks by passing a bill to tackle Islamophobia worldwide. Continue reading