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
Nov 30 Watch 5:55 Government shutdown, Build Back Better bill, bigotry and other issues at stake in Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan Congress is back and facing a high stakes December on Capitol Hill. Funding for the government runs out on Friday, and lawmakers are scrambling to avoid a shutdown. On top of that, Senate Democrats have a long to-do list of… Continue watching
Aug 12 Minnesota's Ilhan Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger By Associated Press Omar, seeking her second term in November, easily defeated Antone Melton-Meaux, an attorney and mediator who raised millions in anti-Omar money. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Rep. Ilhan Omar holds news conference on systemic racism By Justin Stabley and Associated Press Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar held a news conference on systemic racism alongside other state leaders as Minneapolis continues to be a flashpoint in the nation's reckoning on race. Continue reading
Oct 10 WATCH: Trump talks about impeachment during campaign rally in Minneapolis By Zeke Miller, Steve Karnowski, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Confronting an investigation provoked by his unprecedented calls for Ukraine and then China to assist in digging up dirt on his political rivals, Trump continued to lay into Biden and his son Hunter, whom he and his allies have accused,… Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump promotes false video of Rep. Omar By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday used Twitter to share an edited video made by a conservative comedian that falsely accused Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of dancing and partying last week on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Reps. Omar and Tlaib address Israel's decision to restrict their travel Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is calling on other members of Congress to visit Israel while she and Rep. Rashida Tlaib cannot. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 12:17 Michael Gerson and Karen Tumulty on 2020 Senate races, Israel and Trump The Washington Post’s Michael Gerson and Karen Tumulty join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest in politics, including our analysis of upcoming 2020 Senate races and potential candidates, the controversy over Israel’s barring a visit from Reps. Omar and Tlaib,… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 11:09 Israel has welcomed other political critics. How Trump made Omar and Tlaib different Israel says it will bar two U.S. congresswomen from entering the country. At President Trump's urging, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reversed his earlier decision to allow Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, both Muslims critical of… Continue watching