U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Central)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Central)
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Ilhan Omar criticizes Senate funding cuts for PBS/NPR and opposes new crypto legislation
Rep. Ilhan Omar used social media on July 17, 2025, to express disappointment over Senate decisions affecting public broadcasting funding and criticize recently passed cryptocurrency legislation as favoring wealthy interests over working people.
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Ilhan Omar criticizes wealth inequality and labor policy changes under Trump
Representative Ilhan Omar took to social media on July 16, 2025 to voice concerns about wealth distribution and worker safety regulations following actions taken by Donald Trump's administration.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar announces leadership role on peace task force and criticizes Trump-era refugee policies
Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates on July 16 regarding her appointment as Chair of the Promoting Peace and Security Task Force while also addressing U.S. policies toward Afghan refugees under former President Trump.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for defense reform and reflects on personal losses
Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates via social media in July 2025 regarding her proposed amendments to the U.S. defense budget and her response to recent political events and personal loss.
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Ilhan Omar criticizes Ethiopian leadership and U.S. policies on student dissent
Representative Ilhan Omar used social media on July 15, 2025 to address concerns about alleged human rights abuses in Ethiopia and criticize U.S. federal responses to student activism.
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Ilhan Omar highlights engagement with Somali diaspora and opposition to GOP budget bill
Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates on her recent activities via social media posts dated July 11, 2025.
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Ilhan Omar highlights arts advocacy and Medicaid concerns in latest district updates
Representative Ilhan Omar detailed recent visits to art exhibits and criticized proposed Medicaid cuts affecting local hospitals in tweets posted on July 11, 2025.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses budget concerns and advocates for pay equity
Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses climate change with Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame and critiques budget cuts affecting Medicaid and SNAP while advocating for Black women's pay equity on #BlackWomensEqualPayDay through tweets dated July 9-10, 2025
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Rep. Ilhan Omar visits artsmia for new Black artists' exhibit
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar recently visited an art exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art featuring notable Black artists' works from The Dean Collection curated by Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.
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rep ilhan omar reacts to texas flooding and veteran affairs issues
Rep. Ilhan Omar voiced her concerns over recent tragic events and policy changes via social media posts dated July 7-8, 2025.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses youth achievement and global issues on social media
On July 8, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar tweeted about local achievements by young musicians from her district performing at Carnegie Hall and expressed concern over violent protests in Kenya involving police actions against civilians.
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Omar criticizes GOP budget bill; reflects on Independence Day
In recent tweets by Rep. Ilhan Omar dated July 3-4, she voiced opposition to a newly passed GOP budget bill and shared reflections on Independence Day's significance beyond celebration towards achieving equality for all Americans
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Rep. Ilhan Omar opposes new healthcare legislation affecting Minnesotans
In a series of tweets posted on July 2 and July 3, Rep. Ilhan Omar voiced strong opposition against a proposed healthcare bill that could impact over 170,000 Minnesotans by removing their access to health care services.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar opposes budget cuts impacting Medicaid and SNAP
Representative Ilhan Omar criticizes proposed budget cuts impacting Medicaid and SNAP on July 2nd, citing concerns over redirected funds toward immigration enforcement.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses Juneteenth and foreign policy concerns
Representative Ilhan Omar addressed various topics including Juneteenth celebrations and recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran through her social media posts made between June 19-22, 2025.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses political violence and calls for peace
Representative Ilhan Omar has spoken out about recent politically motivated shootings and expressed gratitude towards law enforcement efforts following these incidents.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses global tensions and local issues
In recent tweets dated June 13-14, Rep. Ilhan Omar voiced concerns over potential international conflicts involving Israel while also addressing domestic economic issues after discussions with small business owners.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes government's treatment of Sen. Padilla and calls for investigation
In recent tweets, Rep. Ilhan Omar criticized governmental actions concerning Sen.
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Ilhan Omar condemns travel ban and highlights workforce safety concerns
Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed key issues via social media posts dated June 6-7, highlighting concerns over Trump's travel ban and workforce safety under current administrative decisions while sharing insights into her local engagements within...
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rep. ilhan omar comments on trump travel ban and disability education
Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses critical issues including Trump's travel ban and disability education rights through recent tweets dated June 5-6, highlighting her continued advocacy for diverse communities while also extending festive greetings for Eid...