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Tlaib continues call for Trump's impeachment, says he's 'most dangerous threat' to democracy

March 27, 2019

Tlaib continues call for Trump's impeachment, says he's 'most dangerous threat' to democracy

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is continuing to push for the impeachment of President Trump -- even after Special Counsel Robert Mueller has concluded there was no collusion with Russia.

California college to vote on ending Israel study program, with support from Rep. Tlaib

March 14, 2019

California college to vote on ending Israel study program, with support from Rep. Tlaib

A California college’s council is pushing forward with a vote to end its study abroad program with an Israeli university -- a push that has picked up the support of freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.

Ocasio-Cortez and freshman allies amass power, creating problems for Pelosi and party

March 12, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez and freshman allies amass power, creating problems for Pelosi and party

On everything from the Green New Deal to impeachment to criticism of Israel, a squad of first-year congresswomen are flexing their muscle and posing an implicit challenge to Democratic honchos like Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Hoyer hits back at Tlaib, Omar, Ocasio-Cortez after Pelosi backs away from Trump impeachment push

March 11, 2019

Hoyer hits back at Tlaib, Omar, Ocasio-Cortez after Pelosi backs away from Trump impeachment push

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland hit back at some of the most visible new Democrats in Congress when asked Monday by Fox News about the push to impeach President Trump: “We’ve got 62 new (Democratic) members. Not three.”

Ilhan Omar highlights Islamophobia in statement celebrating House resolution

March 7, 2019

Ilhan Omar highlights Islamophobia in statement celebrating House resolution

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., co-wrote a statement Thursday evening praising the resolution passed in the House of Representatives that condemned many forms of hate -- a resolution that emerged after critics labeled some of her own comments anti-Semitic.

Tlaib says she'll introduce articles of impeachment against Trump this month

March 6, 2019

Tlaib says she'll introduce articles of impeachment against Trump this month

Freshman Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib appeared to clash with party leadership on Wednesday after joining protesters to say she'd introduce a resolution this month urging the Judiciary Committee to move forward with impeachment proceedings against President Trump.

Rashida Tlaib's campaign paid her $17,500 in salary after Election Day, in possible violation of FEC rules: report

March 2, 2019

Rashida Tlaib's campaign paid her $17,500 in salary after Election Day, in possible violation of FEC rules: report

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is facing questions after campaign records revealed she paid herself $17,500 as a salary after the midterm elections, in what appeared to be a violation of campaign finance rules.

Omar, Tlaib say critics charge 'anti-Semitism' against them as way to end debate over Israel's policies

March 1, 2019

Omar, Tlaib say critics charge 'anti-Semitism' against them as way to end debate over Israel's policies

Two outspoken freshmen congressional Democrats appeared at a progressive town hall this week, where they accused some of their Jewish colleagues of leveling anti-Semitism charges following their criticisms of Israel in order to shut down any debate over that U.S. ally's policies.

CNN's Don Lemon praises Tlaib for hitting Meadows: She's 'probably more in touch with the people' than Congress

February 28, 2019

CNN's Don Lemon praises Tlaib for hitting Meadows: She's 'probably more in touch with the people' than Congress

CNN anchor Don Lemon offered praise for Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich, for her spat with colleague Rep. Mark Meadows, R-NC, after he brought a Trump ally to the Cohen hearing to refute claims that President Donald Trump is a racist.

Ocasio-Cortez, fellow freshmen urge border-security negotiators to cut DHS funding

February 1, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez, fellow freshmen urge border-security negotiators to cut DHS funding

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and fellow congressional freshmen on Friday urged negotiators trying to hammer out a border-security compromise and avoid another government shutdown to cut funding for the Department of Homeland Security, claiming the agency has “promulgated an agenda driven by hate—not strategy.”