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politics20 days ago•5 min saved

House Rejects Tlaib's Lebanon War Powers Bid in Bipartisan Vote

The House defeated Rashida Tlaib's Lebanon war powers resolution 189-235, with 22 Democrats siding with Republicans. The symbolic measure would bar U.S. forces from hostilities in Lebanon, even though the U.S. is not at war there. Rep. Massie and Rep. Boebert were among the few Republicans who supported it; Democrats argued the move would complicate policy during a volatile region while the U.S. remains cautious about escalation surrounding Israel-Hezbollah dynamics.

via Fox News|

#hezbollah #house-vote #lebanon

politics27 days ago•7 min saved

Tlaib under fire for defending antifa convicts in Texas attack

Rep. Rashida Tlaib drew backlash after defending antifa defendants convicted in a July 2025 attack on a Texas immigration detention facility, calling the sentences 'a travesty.' Benjamin Song received a 100-year sentence for attempted murder of Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross; seven others were sentenced to 30–70 years on terrorism- and rioting-related charges. Conservatives criticized her stance, while White House aides pushed back amid NSPM-7 debates. The broader context includes DOJ charges against 15 Minnesota anti-ICE activists tied to Antifa. Prosecutors described the Texas incident as a premeditated terrorist act; Song’s self-defense claim was rejected by the judge.

via Fox News|

#antifa #politics #rashida-tlaib

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

House blocks Tlaib Lebanon war-powers push amid Middle East tensions

The House rejected Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon-focused war powers resolution, 92-324, directing the president to remove U.S. forces from Lebanon within seven days. Democratic leaders said no troops are currently in combat there and backed a revised measure that would pull forces from any hostilities in Lebanon while preserving security cooperation with Lebanese forces. Tlaib pressed the vote amid Israel-Hezbollah fighting and a looming U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with Republicans arguing the plan would withdraw troops from a country not in active conflict and Democrats reiterating their stance against entangling the U.S. in the region.

via CBS News|

#congress #house-of-representatives #lebanon

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

local-news2 years ago•7 min saved

Wayne State Police Raid Pro-Palestinian Encampment, Arrest 12

Police dismantled a tent encampment protesting Israel at Wayne State University, arresting 12 demonstrators. The action, supported by pro-Israel groups and criticized by pro-Palestinian activists, highlights deep divisions in Detroit over the Israel-Hamas conflict. Allegations of police misconduct, including the removal of a protester's hijab, have further fueled tensions. The university cited safety and operational concerns for the removal, while activists argue it was an attack on free speech.

via Detroit Free Press|

#israel-palestine-conflict #local-news #police-action

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Rashida Tlaib Condemns Biden and Israel at Controversial Palestine Conference

Rep. Rashida Tlaib criticized President Biden as an "enabler" of genocide in Gaza at the People’s Conference for Palestine, an event linked to a terrorist group and funded by a CCP asset. The conference featured speakers with ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and was organized by The People's Forum, part of a network connected to CCP influence. Tlaib condemned Biden and Democratic colleagues for their stance on anti-Israel campus protests, while Rep. Mike Lawler called for her removal from Congress.

via Fox News|

#ccp #israel-hamas-conflict #joe-biden

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Columbia University Protests Escalate as Students Rally in Solidarity Against Arrests"

Lefty reps AOC and Rashida Tlaib criticized the arrest of Ilhan Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, during Columbia University’s anti-Israel protest, calling it "appalling." Hirsi, a Barnard College junior, was among 108 protestors arrested and suspended after the NYPD cleared out the tent encampment. Ocasio-Cortez questioned the crackdown on Palestinian human rights protests, while Tlaib condemned the retaliation against students exercising their constitutional rights. The college administration warned students and began issuing suspensions for involvement in the protest.

via New York Post |

#anti-israel-protest #aoc #columbia-university

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Michigan Congressman Sparks Controversy with Call for Nuclear Strikes on Gaza

A video surfaced showing U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg suggesting the use of nuclear weapons on Gaza, sparking outrage from fellow politicians and constituents. Walberg's spokesman claimed the comments were taken out of context, but the video showed his response to a constituent's question about humanitarian aid. Several Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib and State Sen. Darrin Camilleri, condemned the remarks and called for Walberg's resignation. The video has reignited the debate over the Israeli-Hamas conflict and the U.S.'s role in providing aid to Gaza.

via USA TODAY|

#gaza #michigan #nuclear-weapons

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Michigan Primary: Uncommitted Voters Reject Biden with Tlaib's Support Over Israel Stance"

In the Michigan Democratic primary, over 14% of voters cast "uncommitted" ballots as part of the "Listen to Michigan" campaign, organized by Layla Elabed with the backing of Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, to protest President Biden's support for Israel amid the conflict in Gaza. The campaign aims to withhold support for Biden until Israel enacts a permanent cease-fire. The results highlight challenges for Biden in Michigan, a crucial battleground state with a significant Muslim-American and Arab-American population, and could impact his support in the general election.

via Business Insider|

#gaza #israel #michigan-democratic-primary

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Michigan Democrats Fear Biden's Response to Gaza Conflict Could Impact November Election"

Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer urges voters not to withhold support for Joe Biden over his handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict, emphasizing that not voting for Biden would effectively support a second Trump term. Meanwhile, Democrat Rashida Tlaib encourages voters to choose "uncommitted" in Michigan's upcoming primary as a protest against the ongoing conflict. The group Listen to Michigan, backed by 30 elected officials, is advocating for a change in Biden's policy regarding the Gaza war, as Michigan remains a crucial swing state in the upcoming general election. Biden's aides have acknowledged missteps in the administration's response to the conflict and have sought to address concerns from leaders in Dearborn, a city with a significant Arab American population.

via The Guardian US|

#gaza-conflict #gretchen-whitmer #joe-biden

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rashida Tlaib's Push for Democrats to Vote 'Uncommitted' Against Biden Gains Momentum"

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is urging Democrats in Michigan to vote "uncommitted" in the presidential primary as a protest against President Biden's support of Israel's attacks in Gaza, which has sparked condemnation from Arab American and Muslim communities. Tlaib argues that their voices are being neglected and unseen by the government, and calls for a stronger stance against wars and destruction. The move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and as Michigan is expected to be a battleground state in the upcoming election.

via WDET|

#democratic-party #gaza #israel

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rep. Rashida Tlaib Calls for Michigan Democrats to Reject Biden in Primary"

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is urging Michigan Democrats to vote "uncommitted" in the state's upcoming Democratic primary as a protest against President Joe Biden's support for Israel's war in the Gaza Strip. Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American in Congress, is joining forces with Arab American activists to send a message of opposition. The move aims to create a voting bloc and raise awareness about feeling neglected by the government. Biden, expected to win Michigan's primary, risks losing support from Arab American voters, which could impact the November general election. The White House has acknowledged "mistakes and missteps" in its response to the Gaza conflict and has apologized to Arab-American leaders in Michigan.

via USA TODAY|

#biden #gaza-conflict #michigan-democrats

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tlaib Urges Michigan Democrats to Vote 'Uncommitted' in Protest Against Biden"

Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib is urging Michigan residents to vote "uncommitted" in the state's presidential primary as a protest against President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Tlaib, a vocal critic of Biden's stance, believes that the administration has neglected the concerns of Arab Americans and Muslims in Michigan. She and other officials are demanding Biden's support for a ceasefire and are using the "uncommitted" vote as a means to amplify their message. This move reflects growing discontent within the Democratic Party over Biden's approach to the conflict and its potential impact on key voter groups in a crucial battleground state.

via CNN|

#democratic-party #israel-hamas-conflict #joe-biden