George Floyd June 7, 2020 Omar, Romney among lawmakers joining George Floyd protests amid signs of stronger anti-police tone But amid tranquil demonstrations to protest racism and police brutality, many 'peaceful protesters' are calling to 'abolish the police' or 'f--- the police' in signs and chants.
Ilhan Omar June 7, 2020 Ilhan Omar’s GOP challenger decries ‘silence’ on Chicago gun violence A Republican who's challenging U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., in November decried “silence” on a recent spate of deadly gun violence in Chicago amid the media focus on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
POLITICS May 28, 2020 After George Floyd death, Omar working on legislation to investigate all officer-involved shootings, uses of force Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is working on legislation to investigate all officer-involved shootings and excessive uses of force, following the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis-St. Paul May 27, 2020 Ilhan Omar: Minnesota officer should be 'charged with murder' in George Floyd death Rep. Ilhan Omar called for murder charges against one of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd – who was handcuffed and pinned down with a knee on his neck and later died.
Ilhan Omar May 25, 2020 Ilhan Omar: 'I do believe' Tara Reade's claims against Joe Biden Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said she believes Tara Reade’s sexual-assault claim against Joe Biden, and that if it were up to her, Biden wouldn’t be the Democrats’ nominee for president.
Ilhan Omar May 13, 2020 Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar lead push for IMF to cancel debts of world's poorest countries Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ilhan Omar are pushing to cancel the debts of the world’s poorest countries in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ilhan Omar May 7, 2020 Ilhan Omar claims 'white privilege at work' in DOJ move to dismiss Flynn case Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., argued Thursday that "white privilege" led the Justice Department to move to drop its criminal case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
Ilhan Omar May 6, 2020 Ilhan Omar signs on to AIPAC-backed letter to support extending UN arms embargo on Iran Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has found a rare point of agreement with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), as she has put her name to a bipartisan letter backed by the organization that calls for extending an arms embargo on Iran.
Coronavirus May 4, 2020 Coronavirus 'cancel the rent' movement should be about finding solutions for all sides, advocates say The so-called ‘Cancel the Rent’ movement has gained steam and the support of politicians like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but landlords argue that stiffing them is no solution to the coronavirus-driven economic crisis.
Coronavirus May 1, 2020 Democratic 'Squad' members join growing chorus of calls to '#CancelRent' during coronavirus crisis Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has added her voice to the rallying cry to cancel rent as millions suffer economic strain due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ilhan Omar April 29, 2020 Ilhan Omar blasts $500B in federal aid for large companies: 'This is bulls--t' Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar blasted a $500 billion Federal Reserve program aimed at aiding large companies through the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday.