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politics17 days ago•25 min saved

New York socialist slate enters Congress as Pelosi stays silent

Rep. Hank Johnson welcomed three New York Democrats endorsed by Zohran Mamdani into the House caucus, saying they’ll participate, while Pelosi and Omar dodged questions about the growing Democratic Socialists of America influence after their victories. The winners—Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez—advocated progressive positions, including criticism of Israel’s government, with Lander defending the right to critique Israel; Johnson tied the moment to broader debates over U.S. policy in the Middle East and the party’s left flank.

via New York Post|

#hank-johnson #ilhan-omar #nancy-pelosi

politics23 days ago•24 min saved

Ilhan Omar reveals husband’s income fell to under $1,000 last year

According to Omar’s 2025 financial disclosure, husband Tim Mynett earned only $200 to $1,000 last year from his wine business eStCru (defunct), with no income from Rose Lake Capital; the couple report assets of $20,000–$125,000 and negative net worth, signaling a stark reversal from a 2024 wealth spike that drew Congressional scrutiny.

via New York Post|

#estcru #financial-disclosure #ilhan-omar

world3 months ago•23 min saved

Somaliland hints at extradition of Ilhan Omar over immigration fraud claims

Somaliland publicly floated extraditing Rep. Ilhan Omar after Vice President JD Vance accused her of immigration fraud and urged a probe, while Omar denied the allegations; the exchange underscores tensions over Somaliland’s status and Omar’s past marriage saga amid broader Minnesota Somali community fraud concerns.

via New York Post|

#extradition #ilhan-omar #immigration-fraud

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-DHS Lawyer Seeks Congress Seat in Omar Challenge

Julie T. Le, a former Department of Homeland Security counsel who exclaimed “this job sucks” during an ICE-related habeas hearing, has launched a Democratic bid to represent Minnesota’s 5th District against Rep. Ilhan Omar, touting humane immigration reforms and broader priorities such as education funding and healthcare affordability; her campaign site exists but Bloomberg notes no official filing yet, with a launch event planned in Brooklyn Park.

via Bloomberg Law News|

#dhs #ilhan-omar #immigration

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

Former ICE prosecutor launches bid to unseat Ilhan Omar in Minnesota

Julie T. Le, a former DOJ/ICE attorney who publicly told a judge that 'this job sucks' during a Minnesota immigration hearing, is running as a Democrat for Congress to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar. A Vietnamese refugee who built a career in public service, Le advocates immigration reform, expanded college aid, more arts funding in public schools, and improved healthcare access, and plans to formally announce her candidacy in Brooklyn Park after leaving her ICE post.

via The Washington Post|

#congress #ilhan-omar #immigration

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Omar’s SOTU guest hospitalized after arrest during speech

Aliyah Rahman, a Minnesota resident invited by Rep. Ilhan Omar to the State of the Union, was arrested for disruption during the address after standing during a segment about Homeland Security funding. She was taken to George Washington University Hospital for treatment of injuries including a torn rotator cuff, and later booked at Capitol Police HQ. Rahman says officers dragged her for standing silently, while Capitol Police say she refused to sit and violated rules against demonstrations inside Congressional Buildings. Omar called for a full explanation, noting Rahman has autism and a traumatic brain injury.

via NBC News|

#aliyah-rahman #capitol-police #hospital

politics4 months ago•74 min saved

Trump Suggests Deportation of De Niro After Counter-SOTU Blast

President Trump raged against Robert De Niro after the Oscar winner spoke out against his State of the Union, calling for De Niro to be deported along with Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. The tirade came as the speech featured high-profile moments about Supreme Court attendance and Trump’s tariff policy, and amid polling showing his approval dipping ahead of the midterms.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-j-trump #ilhan-omar #politics

politics4 months ago•17 min saved

Trump Attacks De Niro After Counter-State Remarks At Swamp Event

President Donald Trump vented on Truth Social after Robert De Niro criticized him at a 'State of the Swamp' counter-event, calling Omar and Tlaib 'lunatics' who should be deported; De Niro said he felt betrayed by his country, urging a return to core values. Trump responded with insults toward De Niro and reiterated attacks on the Democratic lawmakers, illustrating the sharp exchanges that followed the counter-programming around Trump’s State of the Union address.

via Deadline|

#donald-trump #ilhan-omar #politics

politics-and-policy4 months ago•2 min saved

Jeffries backs defiant House reactions to State of the Union

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended Democrats' interruptions during President Trump's State of the Union, calling the protests restrained and appropriate and noting limited internal backlash; he highlighted heckling by Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, a sign-wielding incident by Al Green, and urged disciplined, defiant expression rather than unforced errors.

via Axios|

#democratic-protests #hakeem-jeffries #ilhan-omar

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Guest of Omar Arrested for Silent Stand at State of the Union

A guest invited by Rep. Ilhan Omar, Aliya Rahman, was arrested by Capitol Police during the State of the Union for refusing to sit after being told to sit, reportedly standing silently to protest immigration policy; police say demonstrations are illegal in congressional buildings, while Omar calls for a full investigation into the arrest. Rahman was charged with unlawful conduct and disruption of Congress and hospitalized after the incident.

via The Guardian|

#aliya-rahman #capitol-police #disruption-of-congress

politics5 months ago•32 min saved

Trump Pushes False-Flag Theory About Omar Attack, With No Evidence

After an attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis, Trump and other conservatives floated a false-flag theory that Omar staged the incident; reporting shows a real assault occurred, and the piece argues such rhetoric distorts events, deflects from accountability, and risks inciting violence.

via The Bulwark|

#conspiracy-theories #donald-trump #false-flag

politics5 months ago•14 min saved

Vinegar-Spraying Incident at Omar Town Hall Triggers Federal Charge

Federal prosecutors charged Minneapolis resident Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, with assaulting or impeding a federal employee after he rushed Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minnesota town hall and sprayed her with liquid; two security guards tackled him and he was arrested. Investigators say the substance was water and apple cider vinegar, which Kazmierczak reportedly admitted spraying. Omar said threats against her rise with the president’s rhetoric amid ongoing political tensions.

via Politico|

#anthony-kazmierczak #assaulting-a-federal-employee #federal-charges

politics5 months ago•15 min saved

Vinegar spray at Omar town hall leads to assault charges

A man who sprayed apple cider vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall has been charged with assaulting and intimidating her.

via AP News|

#assault #charges #ilhan-omar

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Vinegar-Syringe Incident Leads to Assault Charge Involving Ilhan Omar

A federal complaint charges Anthony J. Kazmierczak, 55, with assault for spraying Ilhan Omar with a syringe containing apple cider vinegar and water during a Minneapolis town hall; the liquid stained her clothing and may have reached her face and right eye, and witnesses say he followed up with a remark about Minnesotans; the FBI affidavit describes the syringe and incident as Omar spoke about Kristi Noem's resignation.

via The New York Times|

#assault #ilhan-omar #minnesota

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

DOJ charges man who sprayed substance at Rep. Omar during Minnesota town hall

The Justice Department charged Anthony Kazmierczak with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding, and intimidating a U.S. official during official duties after he sprayed a liquid from a syringe at Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall; the liquid, reportedly apple cider vinegar, stained her clothes and possibly reached her face, and Omar said the attack tied to national political rhetoric; the case is ongoing.

via NBC News|

#doj #federal-charges #ilhan-omar