Rep. Ilhan Omar Blasts CNN Over Pundit’s ‘Blatant Islamophobia And Racism’: Omar told HuffPost she found it “deeply disappointing” that a commentator called her ...
huffpost.com/entry/rep-ilhan-omar-blasts-cnn-over-pundits-blatant-islamophobia-and-racism_n_65f4ad90e4b0651fa4a2c079
Ilhan Omar supports Joe Biden over ‘uncommitted’ despite Israel-Hamas criticism: In a KSTP-TV interview, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota said she’s an “ally” ...
startribune.com/rep-ilhan-omar-supports-biden-despite-criticism-of-his-support-for-israel/600351673/
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Minneapolis business owner Basim Sabri tries to ban Frey over mayor's Israel-Hamas veto
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes Minneapolis City County's Israel-Hamas resolution
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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/
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.
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/
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/
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar introduces a resolution to block $320 million worth of weapons transfers to Israel. LIVE updates: aje.io/kastu7
Minnesota DFL senators condemn colleague's 'dehumanizing' comments on Palestinians
startribune.com/minnesota-dfl-senators-condemn-colleagues-dehumanizing-comments-on-palestinians/600323501/
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.
House progressives step up rhetoric against Israel's Gaza evacuation request: Rep. Ilhan Omar referred to it as "ethnic cleansing."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-progressives-step-rhetoric-israels-gaza-evacuation-request/story
House Approves Israel Support Resolution In Landslide 412-9 Vote—A Direct Response To Democrat Who Called It A ‘Racist State’
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2023/07/18/house-approves-israel-support-resolution-in-landslide-412-9-vote-a-direct-response-to-democrat-who-called-it-a-racist-state/
Quick Glance: House Passes Resolution in Support of Israel after Jayapal's Remarks
- House passes resolution affirming support for Israel in response to Jayapal's controversial statements.
- Democrats: Ally or give in to anti-Semitic radicals?
- Jayapal votes for pro-Israel resolution.
- Vote follows Israeli President's visit to the White House and looks ahead to his address to Congress.
9 Democrats vote no on bill saying Israel not 'racist or apartheid state': Republicans put the resolution up for a vote days after Rep. Pramila Japayal called ...
businessinsider.com/which-house-democrats-vote-against-resolution-israel-racist-apartheid-state-2023-7
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Editorial: Progressive enmity toward Israel rises to surface: Nine House Democrats last week opposed a resolution asserting that the United States will support ...
bostonherald.com/2023/07/23/editorial-progressive-enmity-toward-israel-rises-to-surface/
'What happens if I am killed?' Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks out about threats: A man accused of starting fires at two Minneapolis mosques also allegedly vandalized ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Possible Trump Campaign Hire Loomer—Calls Her ‘Unstable And A Documented Liar’
forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/04/07/marjorie-taylor-greene-blasts-possible-trump-campaign-hire-loomer-calls-her-unstable-and-a-documented-liar/
Quick Glance: Laura Loomer Responds to Marjorie Taylor Greene's Trump Warning
- After Greene and others objected, Trump reportedly decided against hiring Loomer for a role in his 2024 campaign.
- Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, has responded to Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene after the congresswoman warned former President Donald Trump not to hire her.
- In a subsequent tweet, Greene called Loomer, with whom she has recently been feuding, "mentally unstable" and a "documented liar."
- Greene stated that she would "ensure [Trump] is aware" that she would "never hire or do business with a liar."
As Ramadan Begins, Ilhan Omar Introduces House Resolution to Condemn Islamophobia
commondreams.org/news/ilhan-omar-islamophobia-bill
Stuart Varney: Antisemitism is at the heart of Ilhan Omar's ouster from high-profile committee
foxbusiness.com/politics/varney-antisemtism-heart-ilhan-omars-ouster-high-profile-committee-racism
PARKER: Ilhan Omar not just anti-Semitic, but also anti-American: The Republican-controlled House has voted to boot Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. ...
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House Republicans vote to kick Rep. Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee: They said it was for antisemitic comments the Democrat apologized for in 2019.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-republicans-vote-kick-rep-ilhan-omar-off/story
Quick Glance: In fiery speeches, AOC and Ilhan Omar call out Republican racism.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) of their committee assignments for recommending physical action against their political opponents.
- Republicans have attempted to claim that the decision to remove Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee is connected to her previous criticism of Israel.
- On Thursday, Omar voted in favor of a motion that recognized Israel as a "legitimate" US partner.
- On Thursday, Omar also spoke in her own defense.
Omar hoping Biden speaks ‘about the rise’ in anti-Muslim bigotry in State of the Union address
thehill.com/homenews/house/3846999-omar-hoping-biden-speaks-about-the-rise-in-anti-muslim-bigotry-in-state-of-the-union-address/
Rep. Ilhan Omar vows to 'continue to speak up' after GOP House removes her from committee
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/02/03/ilhan-omar-speech-foreign-affairs-aoc-house-removal/11172998002/
Republicans have a serious antisemitism problem. It isn’t Ilhan Omar: The GOP’s animus is based on what the outspoken, Black, African, female ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/feb/03/ilhan-omar-removal-republicans-antisemitism
Quick Glance: House Republicans kick Democrat Ilhan Omar off the Foreign Affairs Committee
- On Thursday, Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar was kicked off the House Foreign Affairs Committee for making anti-Israel remarks.
- The 218-211 vote came after a heated debate in which Democrats accused Republicans of targeting Omar because of her race.
- House Republicans focused on six statements she made that "under the totality of the circumstances disqualify her from serving on the Committee of Foreign Affairs," said incoming House Ethics Committee Chairman Republican Michael Guest of Mississippi.
- Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York claimed Omar has "made mistakes" and utilized anti-Semitic stereotypes that House Democrats denounced four years ago.
Exactly Why and How Republicans Hate Ilhan Omar: It has literally nothing to do with antisemitism.
theintercept.com/2023/02/03/ilhan-omar-house-foreign-affairs-committee/
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's Hopes of Removing Ilhan Omar Appear Dashed: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had hoped to remove Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-green-ilhan-omar-foreign-affairs-committee-kevin-mccarthy-1777448
McCarthy says he’s forming bipartisan group to write lawmaker code of conduct following Omar vote
thehill.com/homenews/house/3841790-mccarthy-says-hes-forming-bipartisan-group-to-write-lawmaker-code-of-conduct-following-omar-vote/
New York man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Federal prosecutors say a New York man has pleaded guilty to making threatening phone ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/new-york-man-pleads-guilty-to-threatening-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene
Ilhan Omar Suggests GOP Effort to Boot Her From Committee Is Racist: Omar said “many” opponents “don’t believe a Muslim, a refugee, an African should even be in ...
thedailybeast.com/ilhan-omar-suggests-gop-effort-to-boot-her-from-committee-is-racist
Quick Glance: Top Republican Kevin McCarthy will meet with Joe Biden to discuss avoiding a US debt default.
- Top Republican Kevin McCarthy said he would meet with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday to discuss avoiding a US debt default, but he warned Biden that he should reconsider his refusal to consider spending cuts in exchange for raising the borrowing limit.
- Medicare and Social Security cuts, according to McCarthy, are "off the table."
- US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appoints 13 Republicans to a new China committee. Members of the new Republican House majority, however, have threatened to obstruct the usual rubber-stamping of any increase above the current US$31.4 trillion.
- And Biden has stated that he will not negotiate on the issue.
Joe Rogan's Comment About Jews And Money Draws Sharp Rebuke: The controversial podcaster made an antisemitic quip comparing Jews and Italians.
huffpost.com/entry/joe-rogan-antisemitic-comments_n_63e39007e4b01a4363986a28
GOP Rep. Who Spoke At Pro-Hitler Event Goes After Ilhan Omar Because Of ‘Anti-Semitism’
huffpost.com/entry/paul-gosar-ilhan-omar-vote-white-nationalism-foreign-affairs-committee_n_63dc2b71e4b01e9288701e00
Joe Rogan faces charges of antisemitism after 'Jews into money' podcast: Rogan was defending a controversial comment made by Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar in 2019 ...
businessinsider.com/joe-rogan-faces-charges-of-antisemitism-jews-into-money-podcast-2023-2
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Ilhan Omar says she was ‘unaware’ of tropes regarding Jews, money: Omar, who has been critical of what she has called Israel’s occupation of Palestinian ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-730114
'You Ghoul': George Santos Roasted Over Shameless Speech About Jewish Community: The freshman Republican lawmaker, who famously claimed to be "Jew-ish ...
huffpost.com/entry/george-santos-jewish-community-ilhan-omar-speech_n_63dc3419e4b01a4363935fbd
Ilhan Omar Close to Being Removed as GOP Invokes Emergency Procedure: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he voted to oust Omar from the Foreign Affairs committee.
newsweek.com/ilhan-omar-close-removed-committee-gop-emergency-procedure-1778083
Quick Glance: According to a poll, 94% of Jews in George Santos' district want him to resign.
- According to a new poll released Tuesday, an overwhelming majority of Jewish voters in New York's 3rd Congressional District (94 percent) believe their freshman Republican representative, George Santos, should resign from Congress due to a web of lies about his background.
- In November, only 9% of Jewish respondents said they voted for Santos.
- The term "electronic commerce" refers to the sale of electronic goods.
- Earlier this month, Jewish Republican elected officials in Nassau County urged Santos to resign immediately.
GOP May Kick Rep. Ilhan Omar Off Committees After Years Of Islamophobic Attacks: Kevin McCarthy has his sights set on Omar in retaliation for the two Republicans ...
huffpost.com/entry/kevin-mccarthy-ilhan-omar-committees_n_63bee14de4b0d6724fc99991
Removal of Rep. Omar was the right decision | Letters to the editor: A reader praises the Republican Congress for removing Rep. Ilhan Omar from a House committee ...
sun-sentinel.com/opinion/letters/fl-op-letters-congress-ilhan-omar-antisemitism-20230211-qz4cfdzqkfbdrixbf4mfmtgqee-story.html
US progressives reject Republican push against Ilhan Omar: Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy promises to remove Muslim congresswoman from committee ...
aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/22/us-progressives-reject-republican-push-against-ilhan-omar
After Trump-Ye dinner, Gottheimer pens resolution condemning celebrities who spread ‘antisemitic hateful view
nj.com/politics/2022/12/after-trump-ye-dinner-gottheimer-pens-resolution-condemning-celebrities-who-spread-antisemitic-hateful-views.html
Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes McCarthy for threatening to remove her from committee: Rep. Ilhan Omar strongly condemned House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/11/21/omar-mccarthy-house-antisemitism/
There’s No Comparison Between How the Parties Handle Antisemitism: Donald Trump once again blamed Jews for being ungrateful. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/10/marjorie-taylor-greene-donald-trump-anti-semitismdemocrats-punish-their-bigots-republicans-reward-them.html
Muslim Americans see their political clout grow 20 years after 9/11: Story at a glance In the years following 9/11, anti-Muslim sentiment grew in the United ...
thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/3636709-muslim-americans-see-their-political-clout-grow-20-years-after-9-11/
Anti-Muslim Extremist Laura Loomer Loses GOP Florida Primary: Loomer’s efforts for political office were once again not successful.
huffpost.com/entry/laura-loomer-loses-florida-11th-daniel-webster_n_6304fe79e4b0f7df9bb4227f
Quick Glance: Election results in Florida and New York in 2022
- Ron DeSantis held a rally for his supporters ahead of the upcoming general election.
- Democrat in New York's 4th Congressional District Laura Gillen is expected to win.
- Special election, 19th Congressional District: The district is in need of a congressman following the resignation of Democratic Rep.
- On Tuesday night, Rep. Val Demings spoke to supporters at an election night gathering in Orlando, Florida.
Laura Loomer, A Self-Described Islamophobe, Is Running For Congress Again: The anti-Muslim extremist, who has called Islam a "cancer," has outraised her opponent ...
huffpost.com/entry/laura-loomer-islamophobe-congress_n_62fff5d2e4b035629bfb0344
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