All articles tagged with #ilhan omar
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Axios
Three Minnesota Democratic Congress members, including Ilhan Omar, were denied access to an ICE detention facility amid tensions following a fatal shooting by an ICE agent, highlighting ongoing conflicts over oversight and immigration policies.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Guardian
Donald Trump criticized Minnesota's governor Tim Walz and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, blaming them for alleged fraud and criticizing the state's childcare funding freeze, which he linked to broader issues of immigration and fraud, amid political tensions and accusations of misuse of social services.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Axios
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is considering a vote to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over unproven allegations and controversial remarks, but such an effort would require a two-thirds majority in the House and is unlikely to succeed. The move highlights ongoing partisan tensions and debates over the use of expulsion and censure in Congress.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Axios
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar accused ICE agents of racial profiling after her son was pulled over and asked for proof of citizenship, raising concerns about immigration enforcement targeting Somali communities in Minnesota amid harsh rhetoric from President Trump.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by CBS News
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar reported that her son was pulled over by ICE agents and asked to prove his citizenship, amid broader concerns of racial profiling and a federal immigration surge targeting Somali communities in the Twin Cities, which Omar attributes to racist comments by President Trump.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by ABC News
President Trump criticized Somali immigrants, calling them 'garbage,' amid tensions with Minnesota's Somali community and political figures, contrasting his previous support for the community, while local officials and community members defend their contributions and rights.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by NPR
President Donald Trump publicly expressed his opposition to Somali immigrants in the U.S., criticizing their reliance on social safety nets and calling for them to return to Somalia to improve their homeland, amid ongoing tensions and political debates surrounding immigration and specific Somali-American figures like Ilhan Omar.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Salon.com
Rep. Ilhan Omar responded to Donald Trump's attacks, criticizing the country’s leadership as being 'led by idiots' and condemning the calls for her impeachment, which she views as a reflection of uneducated politicians and a poor image for America.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Daily Beast
President Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar on social media, making racist comments and racist dog-whistles after House Republicans narrowly failed to censure her for reposting a video about Charlie Kirk. The controversy highlights ongoing political tensions and racial rhetoric within the GOP.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
GOP Representatives Nancy Mace and Cory Mills are engaged in a personal dispute over Mace's failed effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, with Mills voting against the measure citing First Amendment issues, leading to accusations and denials of threats, amidst broader political tensions and legislative debates.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
The House narrowly rejected a GOP effort to censure Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar over comments related to Charlie Kirk's assassination, amid broader political tensions and proposals inspired by Trump's rhetoric, highlighting ongoing partisan conflicts and debates over political retribution.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
A resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over comments related to Charlie Kirk's death was introduced but failed to pass after a motion to dismiss was approved, effectively halting the effort to censure her.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News
House Democrats successfully blocked a Republican effort to censure and remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from committee assignments over controversial comments, with a close vote of 214-213, amid ongoing political tensions and accusations of incitement and misconduct.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
A House vote to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over comments related to Charlie Kirk's assassination failed, highlighting the increasing use of censure as a partisan tool rather than a serious rebuke, with some Republicans voting to table the measure and Democrats strategizing to withdraw their own censure efforts to avoid further partisan conflicts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
Several Republicans joined Democrats in voting to block a GOP effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over her comments, highlighting ongoing partisan conflicts in Congress. The vote ended 214-213, with some Republicans supporting Omar, citing First Amendment rights, while others condemned her remarks. The episode reflects broader tensions and strategic political maneuvers within the House.