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Columbia suspends Ilhan Omar’s daughter after pro-Palestine protest: Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) daughter Isra Hirsi announced Thursday she had been suspended ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter arrested, suspended from college for pro-Palestinian protests
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Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib criticize ‘appalling’ suspension of Omar’s daughter at Columbia
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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 ...
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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 ...
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5 takeaways from the Columbia University antisemitism hearing: Republicans, and even some Democrats, focused on getting rid of specific university faculty who ...
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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.
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 ...
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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 — ...
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Kinzinger says RFK Jr.’s campaign ‘hijacked by MAGA’: Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
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Inside Congress Live, Apr 09, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
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Not even AOC is calling for Sonia Sotomayor to retire: Progressive House Democrats are dismissing calls for the 69-year-old justice's retirement ...
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Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's 'enormously proud' of Isra Hirsi in first remarks since daughter's arrest at Columbia anti-Israel protest
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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.
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Omar says Israel policy divisions won’t stop her from supporting Biden in November
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Paid articlePaid 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 ...
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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 ...
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Progressives defend Cuba trip as 'productive' amid GOP backlash: Cuban-American lawmakers said they were "offended" after Reps. Pramila Jayapal and ...
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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 ...
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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’
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Greene moves to force vote on censuring Omar for Somalia remarks: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) moved to force a vote on censuring Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4442166-greene-omar-censure-force-vote/
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.
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 ...
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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/
'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
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Minnesota Republicans in Congress vote to impeach Biden's Homeland Security secretary
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Paid articlePaid 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 ...
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Pakistan can’t have fair elections when Opposition party has been criminalised, says US Congresswoman
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Ilhan Omar: The American politician 'serving' two countries: American politician who was once a refugee in Kenya is in the spotlight for ‘serving’ two ...
nation.africa/africa/news/ilhan-omar-the-american-politician-serving-two-countries-4514970
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 ...
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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, avoiding a Democratic opponent: Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert is shifting congressional districts to a more ...
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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.
How Rep. Lauren Boebert’s new district stacks up against her old one, in 4 charts
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Lauren Boebert’s many scandals and controversies: Colorado Republican has become extremely well known during a relatively short tenure in Washington for her ...
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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 ...
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13 Dems Oppose Resolution Conflating Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: "This extreme and cynical Republican resolution does nothing to combat antisemitism ...
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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/
Omar blasts challenger who suggests she’s ‘not attractive enough’ for office: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) blasted her Democratic primary challenger in a post on ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4333958-omar-blasts-challenger-suggestion-shes-not-attractive-enough-for-office/
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
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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 ...
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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/
Vote to censure Rep. Tlaib reflects growing pattern in House: Late on Nov. 7, the House finally voted to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan over ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2023/1108/Vote-to-censure-Rep.-Tlaib-reflects-growing-pattern-in-House
Paid articlePaidQuick 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.
'Price of Defending Apartheid': AIPAC Set to Spend $100 Million Against Squad: "And AIPAC will lose," said the progressive political action group Our ...
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Exclusive: Rep. Ilhan Omar To Introduce First Bill To Block U.S. Weapons For Israel Since Gaza War Began
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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
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'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 ...
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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/
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/
Democrats’ emotional divisions on Israel burst into public view: The raw emotions over Israel’s conduct are dividing the Democratic Party more than any other ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/04/democrat-divides-israel-gaza/
House considers censures against Rashida Tlaib and Marjorie Taylor Greene over inflammatory rhetoric
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Quick Glance: Greene criticizes Republicans who thwarted Tlaib censure
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) criticized on Thursday the group of Republicans who thwarted a resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.).
- Greene argued that they 'hide behind excuses'.
- The list of 23 Republicans who voted against the resolution was included in Greene's post.
- Greene attempted last week to force a vote on the censure resolution in connection with Tlaib's criticism of Israel following Hamas's attacks on the country last month.
'From the river to the sea': Why is the Palestinian nationalist slogan about Gaza a flashpoint?
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‘Squad’ members face Democratic primary challenges over Israel stances: St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, a Democrat, dropped his bid against a GOP ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/01/house-liberals-primary-challenge-israel/
Activists Occupy Office of Rep. Ro Khanna After He Refused to Sign On to Ceasefire Resolution
democracynow.org/2023/10/23/headlines/activists_occupy_office_of_rep_ro_khanna_after_he_refused_to_sign_on_to_ceasefire_resolution
Rep. Jamaal Bowman draws primary challenge from George Latimer: Westchester County Executive George Latimer launched a Democratic primary challenge to Rep ...
nydailynews.com/2023/12/06/george-latimer-jamaal-bowman-democratic-primary-congress/
U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman says he will pay fine for fire alarm incident in D.C. - UPI.com
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Rep. Ilhan Omar splits with colleagues on Israel resolution: The Minnesota Democrat was among a handful of House members in opposition to a resolution of support ...
startribune.com/rep-ilhan-omar-splits-with-colleagues-on-israel-resolution/600314794/
Robbins: Biden stands firm against Hamas cheerleaders: Congresswomen Tlaib, Omar and the usual sources in Hamas’ corner continue a thoroughly dishonest refrain ...
bostonherald.com/2023/10/23/robbins-biden-stands-firm-against-hamas-cheerleaders/
Ilhan Omar ‘moved and honored’ to meet families of American-Israeli hostages: * * *
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ilhan-omar-moved-and-honored-to-meet-families-of-american-israeli-hostages/
Lindsey Graham Screams at Newsmax Reporter for Bringing Up Rashida Tlaib in Israel Briefing
thedailybeast.com/lindsey-graham-screams-at-newsmax-reporter-for-bringing-up-rashida-tlaib-in-israel-briefing
UR Rep. Ilhan Omar Proposes Bill to Block Weapon Sale to Israel: US Representative Ilhan Omar has introduced legislation to block the sale of $320-million worth ...
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These 16 lawmakers didn't vote for Israel resolution after Hamas attacks: To progressives' dismay, the resolution made relatively little mention of civilian ...
businessinsider.com/which-lawmakers-voted-against-israel-resolution-hamas-attacks-progressives-2023-10
Omar’s office shares voicemails threatening her, family: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.)’s office has shared voicemails with NBC News of callers threatening her and ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4266940-omar-voicemails-threats-family/
Tlaib refuses to apologize for blaming Israel for Gaza hospital blast, attacks Biden
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Omar: Expelling 1M people from Gaza in a day is ‘ethnic cleansing’: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is criticizing Israel for ordering people to leave the northern ...
thehill.com/homenews/4254531-omar-expelling-1m-people-from-gaza-in-a-day-is-ethnic-cleansing/
Omar Says US Must Not Back Israeli War Crimes With 'Unconditional' Arms Sales: "The solution to this horror, as ever, is a negotiated peace—with Israelis and ...
commondreams.org/news/omar-israel-war-crimes
Lucas: Markey rightly booed for ‘de-escalation’ call: U.S. Sen. Eddie Markey stood up for Israel at a pro-Israel rally last week, and that was a good thing ...
bostonherald.com/2023/10/16/lucas-markey-rightly-booed-for-de-escalation-call/
Ilhan Omar Urges Prayers for Palestinians Amid Israel-Hamas War: Amid the ongoing attacks between Israel and Hamas, Representative Ilhan Omar is urging prayers ...
newsweek.com/ilhan-omar-urges-prayer-amid-israel-hamas-attacks-1832932
Rep. Jake Auchincloss Supports Gaza Bombing Despite Captive American and Israeli Civilians
theintercept.com/2023/10/10/israel-palestine-gaza-jake-auchincloss/
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