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Ilhan Omar

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Ilhan Omar is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. Omar has been an advocate for progressive policies, including healthcare reform, immigration reform, and social justice issues. She has gained national attention for her outspoken views on foreign policy and domestic issues, often addressing the needs of marginalized communities.

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  1. I am proud that they have finally decided to lead with their morals, that they finally dared to stand up, and that we are all finally listening to our constituents.14 sources2026commondreams.org
  2. The American people are sick and tired of funding atrocities abroad and want this war with Iran to end.12 sources2026commondreams.org
  3. Americans want no part in Netanyahu's genocidal regime. Congress cannot continue to bankroll Israel's campaign of terror. Voting NO.9 sources2026commondreams.org
  4. We stand firmly against this report and other efforts by the Trump administration to weaponize the federal government against dissent, which is a patriotic tradition.8 sources2026commondreams.org
  5. At worst, it emphasizes many Americans’ growing concern that the Trump administration uses ICE to surveil political opponents and may interfere with our democracy.3 sources2026theguardian.com
  6. At best, your agent was unable to assess that the parking lot of a community center hosting a congressional event wasn’t the best place to conduct a drug operation.2 sources2026theguardian.com
Aug 12, 2026

I am really OK. What happened to me is not OK, but they picked the wrong person.

cbsnews.com
Aug 11, 2026

At best, your agent was unable to assess that the parking lot of a community center hosting a congressional event wasn’t the best place to conduct a drug operation.

theguardian.com
Aug 11, 2026

At worst, it emphasizes many Americans’ growing concern that the Trump administration uses ICE to surveil political opponents and may interfere with our democracy.

theguardian.com
Aug 11, 2026

HSI’s actions yesterday evening put an entire community at risk.

theguardian.com
Jul 26, 2026

Without immediate congressional action to delay this cost shift for all states, the unfolding emergency will only worsen as more children are cut off from the food assistance their families need to afford nutritious food.

theguardian.com
Jul 24, 2026

It is past time for Trump to obey the Constitution and end the dangerous, cruel, and illegal naval blockade causing collective punishment against Cuba.

commondreams.org
Jul 24, 2026

We stand firmly against this report and other efforts by the Trump administration to weaponize the federal government against dissent, which is a patriotic tradition.

commondreams.org
Jul 23, 2026

While millions of Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities, Congress is choosing to authorize over $1tn for the Pentagon, once again funneling billions of taxpayer dollars to defense contractors instead of investing in the…

theguardian.com
Jul 23, 2026

The American people are sick and tired of funding atrocities abroad and want this war with Iran to end.

commondreams.org
Jul 23, 2026

We should be investing in affordable housing, healthcare, education, and good-paying jobs—not bankrolling defense contractors.

commondreams.org
Jul 23, 2026

Americans want no part in Netanyahu's genocidal regime. Congress cannot continue to bankroll Israel's campaign of terror. Voting NO.

commondreams.org
Jul 16, 2026

I am proud that they have finally decided to lead with their morals, that they finally dared to stand up, and that we are all finally listening to our constituents.

commondreams.org
Jul 14, 2026

ICE has fatally shot 11 people since Donald Trump’s second term began. These are not isolated incidents. They are the predictable result of a cruel, violent system.

theguardian.com
Jun 12, 2026

This is such a shameful decision by the Trump administration.

dailycaller.com
Jun 11, 2026

There’s also the possibility that it might rain on this sunny day.

foxnews.com
Jun 11, 2026

No. We go over this all the time.

foxnews.com
Jun 2, 2026

The reality is that Trump and Republicans are not interested in combating fraud and corruption or having a real conversation to address it.

theguardian.com
Jun 2, 2026

No child should ever endure that pain, and no parent should ever be forced to witness it.

theguardian.com
Jun 2, 2026

Fraud should be rooted out wherever it occurs. Anyone who exploited programs meant to feed children or provide social services should be prosecuted.

theguardian.com
Jun 2, 2026

Unlike Donald Trump and Republicans who are exploiting these crimes for political convenience, Minnesota leaders worked to hold these fraudsters accountable.

theguardian.com
Jun 1, 2026

I have always believed you must feed kids’ bellies before you can feed their brains.

sanders.senate.gov
May 26, 2026

No child should have to sit in a classroom hungry or worried about where their next meal will come from.

sanders.senate.gov
Mar 26, 2026

like many Americans, I am outraged by what Trump is doing to the Cuban people. The oil blockade enacted by the Trump administration is cruel and indefensible. Cuba poses no threat to us, yet we are strangling an entire nation with economic…

govinfo.gov
Mar 24, 2026

I rise in support of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. I come to this issue both as a legislator and a longtime fan of the sport. At its best, boxing is a sport of courage, discipline, and dignity. For too long, the people who…

govinfo.gov

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