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October 23, 2020

The Squad and other Democrats ask UN to investigate alleged human rights abuses by DHS

A group of House Democrats has requested that the United Nations open an investigation into various allegations of abuse by the Homeland Security Department, arguing that the nature and "sheer number" of complaints "necessitates and international response."

October 21, 2020

Rep. Ilhan Omar, other lawmakers seek US boycott of G20 summit in Saudi Arabia

A group of 45 Democratic lawmakers Wednesday called on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to withdraw the U.S. from the G20 summit next month in Saudi Arabia unless the kingdom promises reforms on a long list of human rights abuses.

October 13, 2020

Rep. Omar says Republicans ‘would lose their minds’ if a Muslim woman was nominated to SCOTUS

October 8, 2020

Progressives, including 'Squad,' release agenda to push Biden to the left

A group of progressives, including the freshman "Squad," unveiled Thursday their new vision for America that will serve as a rallying cry for the election and a roadmap on how to push Joe Biden leftward. 

October 3, 2020

Ilhan Omar questions why Biden should tone down attacks amid Trump’s coronavirus: 'Get it together'

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., questioned why former Vice President Joe Biden should dial back his attacks on the president as Biden’s campaign pulled down negative campaign ads after President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis, arguing Trump wouldn't have offered the same courtesy.

September 29, 2020

Tulsi Gabbard cites Project Veritas, warns about ballot harvesting after Ilhan Omar video

Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard railed against ballot harvesting on Monday.

September 28, 2020

Minneapolis police investigating ballot harvesting claims amid allegations surrounding Omar

The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating claims by right-wing activist group Project Veritas that individuals tied to Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., engaged in illegal ballot harvesting before the election.

September 23, 2020

Ilhan Omar fires back after Trump's rally attack: 'This is my country'

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., fired back at President Trump on Tuesday night after he told a rally crowd she was lecturing Republicans on how to run the country and referenced her native Somalia. 

September 21, 2020

ICE deportation flight, objected to by Omar over COVID fears, included convicted murderer, rapist

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flight to Somalia -- which faced objections from Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., due to fears about the spread of COVID-19 -- included criminals with convictions for rape, murder and assault, the agency said in a letter to the congresswoman.

September 17, 2020

Ilhan Omar's Democratic colleague says she 'doesn't belong' in party

One of Rep. Ilhan Omar's Democratic colleagues is claiming she doesn't belong in the Democratic Party, further raising questions about the divide between moderates and the party's more progressive wing.