Mar 07 WATCH: Pelosi says House to condemn ‘forms of hatred’ after Omar words By Lisa Mascaro, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday the House will vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, white supremacy and other forms of hate after freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments about Israel sparked turmoil among Democrats. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 5:50 News Wrap: Trump blasts House investigations as ‘a disgrace’ In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump blasted congressional Democrats over a series of new investigations into his administration. The House Judiciary Committee is seeking information from 81 people linked to the president, who calls the probes “a disgrace.” Also,… Continue watching
Mar 04 Democrats draft anti-Semitism resolution in response to Omar’s remarks By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The declaration, supported by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, comes after Omar made new remarks about Israel that critics decried as anti-Semitic at an event last week where she made a reference to "political influence in this country that says it is… Continue reading
Feb 11 Democrat Rep. Omar apologizes for tweets on pro-Israel group By Associated Press Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has "unequivocally" apologized for tweets suggesting a powerful pro-Israel interest group paid members of Congress to support Israel. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 9:37 Tuesday’s winning Democratic pioneers broke ground and talked policy It was a night of political firsts for Democrats. Christine Hallquist is the first openly transgender person to win a major party's nomination for governor. Jahana Hayes could become the first black woman in Congress from New England. And Ilhan… Continue watching
Aug 15 A handful of firsts, an upset and a surprise concession in Tuesday’s primaries By Matt Loffman Democrats nominated several potentially history-making candidates Tuesday, including the first transgender candidate for governor. For Republicans, the night ended with a surprise concession, while another ex-governor’s comeback bid ended in defeat. Continue reading
Aug 14 Somali-American legislator Ilhan Omar wins Democratic House primary in Minnesota By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Somali-American legislator Ilhan Omar made history Tuesday by winning a Democratic congressional primary in a Minneapolis-area district so reliably liberal that her victory is likely her ticket to Congress. Continue reading
Dec 08 Somali-American lawmaker says DC cab driver called her ‘ISIS’ By Associated Press Ilhan Omar, 33, says she is troubled by growing animosity toward Muslim people. Continue reading