Ilhan Omar

Politics April 14

Ilhan Omar quashes Senate bid rumors with re-election announcement

Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar announced her re-election bid for Congress, effectively ending chatter about her seeking Sen. Tina Smith's open seat in 2026.

VIDEO February 3

Rep. Ilhan Omar objects to efforts made by Trump and Musk to dismantle USAID

Rep. Ilhan Omar called President Trump a dictator while also slamming his and Elon Musk’s efforts to dismantle USAID.

Inauguration January 20

Ilhan Omar spotlights hypocrisy of politicians who criticized Trump but are attending inauguration

Rep. Ilhan Omar calls out hypocrisy of politicians attending Trump inauguration events after decrying Trump as a "threat to democracy."

Politics November 26

Ilhan Omar blasts Harris-Walz campaign for courting Liz Cheney: 'Huge misstep'

A member of the progressive "squad" criticized the Harris-Walz campaign for its GOP outreach that included advertising the support of Liz Cheney.

Ilhan Omar October 21

Squad member calls for 'radically' changing the Supreme Court: 'SCOTUS reform is on the ballot in November'

Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for "radically" changing the Supreme Court. She advocates policies such as increasing the number of justices on the bench.

Minnesota August 13

Omar breaks ‘Squad’ losing streak with primary victory

Ilhan Omar bested three rivals in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District Democratic primary, halting a string of losses to the progressive House group known as The Squad.

POLITICS August 13

'Squad' faces final primary challenge as 4 states go to polls Tuesday

Squad member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a Democrat challenge as four states — Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont — hold primary elections on Tuesday.

POLITICS August 9

'We are suffering': Omar challenger rips Walz for pushing same 'dangerous' policies as 'Squad'

The Republican running against Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis told Fox News Digital that Omar's policies are "100%" in line with those of VP candidate Tim Walz.

Kamala Harris August 7

Jewish organizations react to Harris’ Walz pick: ‘Far left nightmare’

Jewish organizations reacted to Vice President Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate, with the groups offering mixed reactions to the new ticket.

Antisemitism Exposed August 4

Squad members sued for 'inciting' Columbia anti-Israel encampment

Five students from Columbia University are suing members of the "Squad" for "inciting and encouraging" anti-Israel protests that disrupted campus.

US June 3

Puppies and rainbows: How the bipartisan invitation to the leader of Israel threatens to divide the Democrats

While Congress has agreed to invite Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak, some Democratic members have been in vocal opposition to the visit.

Ilhan Omar May 27

Reps. Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush mix up Memorial Day with Veterans Day in since-deleted posts on X

People on X are reacting to Reps. Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush allegedly mixing up the meaning of Memorial Day with Veterans Day in since-deleted posts on X.

Ilhan Omar May 7

Ilhan Omar’s 'pro-genocide' Jews remark sparks House censure effort

Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing continued fallout from her comments calling some Jewish university students "pro-genocide."

Antisemitism Exposed April 30

Rep. Ilhan Omar shushes Fox News reporter as Dem faces backlash for comment on 'pro-genocide' Jews

Fox News' Aishah Hasnie attempted to ask Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., about her controversial comments about "pro-genocide" Jewish students but was instead shushed.

US protests April 26

‘Squad’ members descend on Columbia encampment, offer 'support' for anti-Israel agitators

Left-wing New York 'Squad' members Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman were seen Friday mingling with anti-Israel agitators at Columbia University.

Ilhan Omar April 25

Ilhan Omar, daughter appear at Columbia University encampment amid nationwide anti-Israel protests

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and her daughter were spotted mingling with individuals at an anti-Israel encampment that was set up on Columbia University's campus.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24

Ilhan Omar excuses Columbia anti-Israel unrest but branded Jan 6 protesters 'violent mob'

Rep. Ilhan Omar suggested the protests at Columbia University were "co-opted" by bad actors as Jewish students report not feeling safe on campus.

Media April 24

Omar's daughter decries 'hypocrisy,' says anti-Israel students are '100% targeted' after suspension and arrest

After being arrested and suspended, Isra Hirsi complained counter protesters haven't been given the same sanctions and "disciplinary warnings" as anti-Israel agitators.

College April 23

Minnesota police clear out anti-Israel protest in the heart of Ilhan Omar's congressional district

Nine anti-Israel protesters were arrested early Tuesday after refusing to leave and encampment at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus.

Ilhan Omar April 22

Ilhan Omar daughter barred from campus housing, dining hall after anti-Israel protest suspension, she says

Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she has nowhere to go and nothing to eat during her suspension from Barnard College for her participating in anti-Israel protests.

Ilhan Omar April 19, 2024

Rep. Ilhan Omar 'proud' of daughter after NYC arrest at anti-Israel protest

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said she was proud of her daughter, Isra Hirsi, after the college student was arrested while talking part in an anti-Israel protest.

Politics April 19, 2024

Arrest of Ilhan Omar’s daughter at anti-Israel protest was political, fellow 'Squad' member says

Congressman Jamaal Bowman claims that the Thursday arrest of fellow “Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter at anti-Israel protests at Columbia University was political payback.

Ilhan Omar April 18, 2024

Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter arrested and released amid NYC anti-Israel protests at Columbia University

Isra Hirsi, daughter of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was arrested Thursday during an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University in New York.

US protests April 18, 2024

Ilhan Omar's daughter mocked as 'psycho' after college suspends her for anti-Israel demonstrations

Several social media users mocked Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter after she revealed she had been suspended from Barnard College following her involvement in an anti-Israel protest.

Culture April 18, 2024

Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended from college amid anti-Israel activism

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra Hirsi was suspended from Barnard College amid anti-Israel protest, she said on X.

Ilhan Omar April 18, 2024

Ilhan Omar questions college president about 'Wet Farts' attack on anti-Israel Columbia students

Rep. Ilan Omar raises the issue of 'Wet Farts' and 'Liquid A--' at Columbia University that was released at anti-Israel event.

Media March 14, 2024

Ilhan Omar says 'of course' she will vote for Biden after warning him about losing Muslim votes over Israel

Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar was quick to give her support for President Biden in the 2024 election despite her disagreement over Israel policies.

OPINION March 9, 2024

Squad’s lesson in Cuban socialism didn’t last long enough

Two members of the Squad made a secret trip to socialist Cuba. Only they didn't spend enough time to grasp the lost rights and oppression they would experience as citizens.

The Squad February 28, 2024

Progressive House Dems made secret 'human rights' trip to Cuba amid worsening border crisis at home

Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., led a secret "human rights" delegation to Cuba amid the growing crisis at the U.S. border with Mexico.

ELECTIONS February 3, 2024

'Squad' member Ilhan Omar in spat with president of former 'murder capital' ahead of his re-election

Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele hit back at Rep. Ilhan Omar, who urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to reconsider the U.S. relationship with El Salvador.