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Columbia Students Who Were Arrested Face Uncertain Consequences: Students who camped in tents to protest the war in Gaza, including the daughter of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/nyregion/arrested-columbia-students-suspended.html
Omar daughter says she was sprayed with ‘chemical weapons’ during protest: The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she and others were sprayed with ...
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GOP lawmaker: You can’t call ‘for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4613351-gop-lawmaker-you-cant-call-for-the-eradication-of-jews-and-think-everything-is-going-to-be-just-okay/
Isra Hirsi, Ilhan Omar’s Daughter, Suspended for Protesting at Columbia: Isra Hirsi, the Democratic congresswoman’s daughter, was part of a tent encampment ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/nyregion/ilhan-omar-daughter-columbia-suspended.html
The ‘Squad’s’ Summer Lee beats back primary challenge : Although it was not the only factor in the race, the Israel-Hamas war undoubtedly hovered over the ...
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Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
- Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.
- During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.
- The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.
- Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was seen addressing and praising pro-Palestine student protesters at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday ... Show more
Ilhan Omar weighs in on Columbia protests where daughter was arrested: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday applauded the solidarity among the Columbia University ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4612422-ilhan-omar-weighs-in-on-columbia-protests-that-got-her-daughter-arrested/
Homeless, Zip-Tied, Hungry: Ilhan Omar’s Daughter Isra Hirsi Recounts Protest Arrest
thedailybeast.com/homeless-zip-tied-hungry-ilhan-omars-daughter-recounts-protest-arrest
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Ilhan Omar’s daughter says she’s been ‘basically evicted’ after suspension: The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) says she was “basically evicted” after she ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4611065-ilhan-omar-daughter-columbia-protests-barnard-new-york/
Columbia Faculty Walk Out Over Student Suspensions, Arrests for Gaza Protests: While expressing gratitude for solidarity actions, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar—whose ...
commondreams.org/news/columbia-university-protests
Ilhan Omar's Daughter Suspended From Barnard Over Pro-Palestinian Protest: Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra Hirsi said she was one of three students who were suspended ...
newsweek.com/ilhan-omar-isra-hirsi-columbia-suspended-pro-palestinian-protest-1891892
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Daughter Says Arrested Columbia Students Were ‘100% Targeted’ | Video
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Columbia University Students Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment: In other protest news, students at Columbia University and Barnard College have set up dozens of ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/headlines/columbia_university_students_launch_gaza_solidarity_encampment
These are the 14 lawmakers who voted against condemning Iran’s attack on Israel: An overwhelming majority of the House voted Thursday on a resolution to condemn ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603884-these-are-the-14-lawmakers-who-voted-against-condemning-irans-attack-on-israel/
Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended from university over pro-Palestine activism: Three Barnard College students, including US lawmaker Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra ...
middleeasteye.net/news/ilhan-omars-daughter-suspended-university-over-pro-palestine-activism
5 takeaways from the Columbia University antisemitism hearing: Republicans, and even some Democrats, focused on getting rid of specific university faculty who ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/takeaways-columbia-university-antisemitism-hearing-00152915
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
Ilhan Omar’s daughter among over 100 arrested at Columbia University protest: Students had pitched tents on New York City campus, demanding ceasefire and for the ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/19/ilhan-omar-daughter-arrest-columbia-israel-protest
Jewish students who were protesting at the encampment in Columbia University celebrated Shabbat on Friday evening by performing prayers ... Show more
Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, Israel: Lawmakers face growing political pressure from their parties over aid to Israel and Ukraine ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2024/0418/congress-ukraine-israel-aid-democrats-republicans
Paid articlePaid Progressives seek to neutralize AIPAC’s spending threats: The group’s promised flood of cash hasn’t yet arrived, but progressives are trying to defend against — ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/democrats-aipac-election-spending-00152616
Pennsylvania primaries 2024: Live results and analysis: 538 analysts live-blog the April 23 Pennsylvania primaries, which will set up general elections for ...
abcnews.go.com/538/live-updates/pennsylvania-primaries-2024/
Kinzinger says RFK Jr.’s campaign ‘hijacked by MAGA’: Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4578188-kinzinger-says-rfk-jr-campaign-hijacked-maga/
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter among students suspended at Columbia over pro-Palestinian encampment
nydailynews.com/2024/04/18/rep-ilhan-omars-daughter-among-students-suspended-at-columbia-over-pro-palestinian-encampment/
Inside Congress Live, Apr 09, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/09/congress/mccarthy-on-gaetz-00151412
Not even AOC is calling for Sonia Sotomayor to retire: Progressive House Democrats are dismissing calls for the 69-year-old justice's retirement ...
businessinsider.com/sonia-sotomayor-retirement-supreme-court-progressives-health-ginsburg-2024-4
US Representative hails Columbia University students' solidarity with Gaza: 'This is more than the students hoped for, and I am glad to see this type of ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/us-representative-hails-columbia-university-students-solidarity-with-gaza-3681919
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House Freedom Caucus kicks out another member: Rep. Ken Buck: Buck's staffers were removed from Freedom Caucus text chains, a source told Axios.
axios.com/2024/03/21/house-freedom-caucus-ken-buck
Omar says Israel policy divisions won’t stop her from supporting Biden in November
thehill.com/homenews/house/4529668-omar-biden-israel-policy-divisions/
Biden says he regrets calling migrant ‘an illegal’ in State of the Union: President Biden said Saturday he should not have used the word “illegal” during his ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4521561-biden-says-he-regrets-calling-migrant-an-illegal-in-state-of-the-union/
Quick Glance: Biden Regrets 'Illegal' Term Usage
- President Joe Biden expressed regret for using the term 'illegal' to describe the suspected killer Laken Riley in his State of the Union address.
- Republicans have made Riley's death a focal point in critiquing the Biden administration's border policies.
- Biden conveyed his remorse in an interview, emphasizing his commitment to treating immigrants with respect.
- Trump criticized Biden's border management and regretted Biden's apology for his language rather than to Riley's family.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, Don Samuels prepare for closely watched DFL primary rematch: Samuels hopes to pull off an upset after losing by about 2 percentage points in the ...
startribune.com/rep-ilhan-omar-don-samuels-prepare-for-closely-watched-dfl-primary-rematch/600354994/
Paid articlePaid HAPPENING NOW: The Defense Department holds a briefing from the Pentagon. abcn.ws/2J0gebC
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
Progressive "Squad" members want much more from Biden on Gaza: Rep. Cori Bush declined to say if she plans to vote for Biden in her state's March 23 ...
axios.com/2024/03/07/progressives-squad-biden-israel-gaza
Biden administration ‘greenlighting the massacre of Palestinians,’ Omar says: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) accused the Biden administration “of greenlighting the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4498098-biden-administration-greenlighting-the-massacre-of-palestinians-omar-says/
Progressive Democrats travel to Cuba: Two prominent progressive lawmakers traveled to Cuba during the House’s recess last week. Congressional Progressive Caucus ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4495172-progressive-democrats-travel-to-cuba/
AIPAC's Dark Money Arm Unleashes $100 Million Blitz on Progressives: "AIPAC and their Republican mega-donors are targeting Black and brown Democratic ...
commondreams.org/news/aipac-2024
Progressives defend Cuba trip as 'productive' amid GOP backlash: Cuban-American lawmakers said they were "offended" after Reps. Pramila Jayapal and ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/01/criticism-of-progressives-quiet-cuba-trip-meritless-lawmakers-say-00144535
Several US Congress lawmakers have shown concern regarding the general elections in Pakistan. Many demanded a full investigation of "election ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/elections-2024 #DawnToday #PKElections2024 #Pakistan
On Capitol Hill, Republicans Use Bigoted Attacks Against Political Foes: House and Senate Republicans have denigrated fellow lawmakers, Biden administration ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/13/us/politics/republicans-racist-language.html
What were members of the U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus doing in Havana?: A group of members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus went to Cuba on a ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article285990651.html
Foreign aid bill resurfaces House Democrats' Israel tensions: "You really need to be doing the math for both chambers while you're negotiating a package ...
axios.com/2024/02/15/foreign-aid-house-democrats-progressives-tensions
McGovern slams Greene for going after Mayorkas, Omar: ‘The clowns are running the circus’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4449661-mcgovern-slams-greene-for-going-after-mayorkas-omar-the-clowns-are-running-the-circus/
'An Invasion... of Economic Growth': CBO Says Immigrants Will Boost US GDP, Tax Revenue
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State of the Union guests spotlight divide on abortion and immigration but offer some rare unity
bostonherald.com/2024/03/07/state-of-the-union-guests-spotlight-divide-on-abortion-and-immigration-but-offer-some-rare-unity/
Minnesota Republicans in Congress vote to impeach Biden's Homeland Security secretary
startribune.com/minnesotas-delegation-voted-on-mayorkas-impeachment-along-party-lines/600343288/
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Greene seizes on a dubious social media attack to call for Omar’s deportation: The Georgia representative picked up an apparently incorrect social media meme to ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/01/omar-greene-somalia-censure-deportation/
Quick Glance: Greene Calls for Vote on Omar Censure
- Rep. Greene calls for a vote to censure Rep. Omar over contentious remarks about Somalia and Somaliland.
- She initiated a privileged resolution, forcing a vote within two legislative days.
- Greene informed leadership but received no indication of their response.
- Greene’s resolution would remove Omar from two committees, in addition to the formal censure.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has said that there cannot be free and fair elections in Pakistan when “one of the opposition parties has been criminalised” ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/elections-2024 #DawnToday #IlhanOmar #Elections2024
Bush blasts GOP lawmaker who said she should ‘tone it down a little bit’: Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) criticized GOP Rep. Troy Nehls (Texas) Tuesday after he said she ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4439919-bush-blasts-gop-lawmaker-who-said-she-should-tone-it-down-a-little-bit/
Robbins: Hard left Democrats may find numbers thinning: The Squad members have prided themselves on not being shrinking violets. For a few of them, however ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/05/robbins-hard-left-democrats-may-find-numbers-thinning/
Emmer calls for Ethics investigation into Omar: House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) is calling for a House Ethics Committee investigation into Rep ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4440143-emmer-ethics-investigation-omar/
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar raises $1.6 million in Q4: Omar is facing several primary challengers again this year, including a rematch from Don Samuels.
axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/01/11/minnesota-rep-ilhan-omar-record-fundraising
Dems rip Biden for launching Houthi strikes without congressional approval: Some Republicans, meanwhile, couched their praise of the strikes in broader criticism ...
politico.com/news/2024/01/11/lawmakers-biden-houthi-strikes-without-congressional-approval-00135220
Squad member Summer Lee gets Democratic leadership backing in Israel-fueled primary
axios.com/2024/01/17/squad-member-gets-democratic-leadership-backing
Boebert switches congressional districts to more conservative seat, avoiding tough rematch with Democrat
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Quick Glance: Lauren Boebert to Change Districts for 2024 Reelection
- Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert announced she will switch districts for her reelection next year after narrowly winning in 2022.
- Boebert, known for advocating gun owner rights, revealed in a video that she will run in Colorado's 4th Congressional District instead of the 3rd.
- The 4th District is currently held by retiring Republican Rep. Ken Buck and leans more Republican than Boebert's current district.
- Boebert expressed her commitment to represent the 3rd District well and earn the trust of conservative voters in the 4th District for the 2025 term.
Fact check: What did Rep. Ilhan Omar say in widely criticized speech?: Republican leaders are calling for an investigation over a disputed translation of the ...
startribune.com/fact-check-what-did-rep-ilhan-omar-say-in-widely-criticized-speech/600339956/
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How Rep. Lauren Boebert’s new district stacks up against her old one, in 4 charts
cnn.com/2024/01/03/us/lauren-boebert-colorado-congressional-districts-dg/
Lauren Boebert’s many scandals and controversies: Colorado Republican has become extremely well known during a relatively short tenure in Washington for her ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/lauren-boebert-scandals-theater-husband-b2475135.html
Ilhan Omar Condemns Leading Muslim Nations: The Minnesota Democratic congresswoman is aiming to block millions in U.S. arm sales to two Middle Eastern nations.
newsweek.com/ilhan-omar-condemns-leading-muslim-nations-1857858
Minnesota Flag That Had Right-Wingers Freaking Out Is Finally Unveiled: A public submission that wasn’t yet tweaked was wrongly said to be the state’s new flag ...
thedailybeast.com/minnesota-flag-that-had-right-wingers-freaking-out-is-finally-unveiled
Amid Holiday Shopping, Dems Back Bangladeshi Garment Workers in Wage Fight: "The historic challenges faced by garment workers in Bangladesh are part of a ...
commondreams.org/news/bangladesh-garment-workers
13 Dems Oppose Resolution Conflating Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: "This extreme and cynical Republican resolution does nothing to combat antisemitism ...
commondreams.org/news/antisemitism-resolution
Democrats are badly divided on Israel, and GOP isn’t making it easier: House Democrats are scrambling to overcome the deep divisions on Israel policy that have ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4355912-israel-palestine-democratic-divisions/
Ilhan Omar’s Democratic Challenger Don Samuels Says She’s ‘Not Cute’ Enough to Hold Office
thedailybeast.com/ilhan-omars-democratic-challenger-don-samuels-says-shes-not-cute-enough-to-hold-office
HAPPENING NOW: Lawmakers hold a news conference calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-war-ground-operation-Gaza-December/
Quick Glance: Gaza Death Toll Climbs, Yemen Rebels Threaten Ship Traffic
- Gaza's death toll surpasses 17,700, with two-thirds being women and children, per the Health Ministry.
- Israel intensifies southern Gaza ground offensive with airstrikes and artillery fire.
- Hamas killed about 1,200 people and took 240 hostages, resulting in 97 Israeli soldiers dying.
- Yemen's Houthi rebels threaten to block ships until food and medicine can freely enter Gaza.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman gets Democratic primary challenger: Bowman is one of several "Squad" members facing a primary fight over their criticism of Israel.
axios.com/2023/12/04/rep-jamaal-bowman-gets-democratic-primary-challenger
Omar unveils resolution to block weapons sale to Israel: A half-dozen House Progressives introduced a bill Thursday to block a $320 million arms sale to Israel ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4312690-omar-progressives-resolution-block-israel-weapons-sale/
Omar Plans Bill to Prevent Biden From Selling $320 Million of Bomb Kits to Israel
commondreams.org/news/omar-israel-bomb-sale
Citing War Crimes, Omar Moves to Block US Weapons to Israel: "We must not allow weapons sales that will be used to directly violate U.S ...
commondreams.org/news/omar-resolution-bomb-sale
Ilhan Omar headed for primary rematch after narrow 2022 victory: Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels announced Sunday that he would launch a ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4306911-ilhan-omar-primary-rematch-don-samuels/
Over 20 Democrats join Republicans in House censure vote of Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Hamas war comments
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-house-democrats-hold-news-briefing-after-censure-of-rep-tlaib-over-comments-on-israel
Quick Glance: Rashida Tlaib Censured for Israel Remarks
- The sole Palestinian-American politician in the US Congress was censured for her comments about Israel.
- The House of Representatives voted 234 to 188 in favor of censuring Rashida Tlaib.
- Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat from Michigan, was accused of promoting 'false narratives' about Hamas's attack on Israel.
- Republicans and 22 Democrats voted for the censure of Ms. Tlaib.
The Squad Is About to Fight for Its Political Life: One of the biggest Israel lobbies is waging a bitter battle to defeat progressives in 2024.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/11/squad-primary-battle-israel-gaza-pacs.html
Exclusive: Rep. Ilhan Omar To Introduce First Bill To Block U.S. Weapons For Israel Since Gaza War Began
huffpost.com/entry/ilhan-omar-gaza-israel-bombs_n_6552965de4b0c9f2466152dd
Democratic representative Ilhan Omar criticised a vote passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday to censure Democratic representative Rachida Tlaib ... Show more
Ocasio-Cortez, Greene among lawmakers urging Biden to drop Assange extradition, prosecution
thehill.com/homenews/house/4304418-lawmakers-urge-biden-drop-assange-extradition-prosecution/
Progressives Push Back as Biden Admin Works to Bypass Oversight of Israel Arms Transfers
commondreams.org/news/progressives-push-back-as-biden-admin-works-to-bypass-oversight-of-israel-arms-transfers
'I Don't Give a F*ck About AIPAC,' Says Mark Pocan: "It's time to call them out for what they are—a front group for conservative policy here in the U.S ...
commondreams.org/news/mark-pocan-aipac
Omar rips US policy toward Israeli PM, saying it ‘doesn’t add up’: Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) ripped U.S. policy towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4293580-omar-rips-us-policy-israeli-pm-doesnt-add-up/
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar introduces a resolution to block $320 million worth of weapons transfers to Israel. LIVE updates: aje.io/kastu7
U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar Fighting To Establish National Office For Missing Black Women And Girls
essence.com/news/rep-ilhan-omar-introduces-missing-black-girls-bill-congress/
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