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

All four Congressional leaders extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to a Joint Meeting of Congress. “I am very moved to have the privilege of representing Israel before both Houses of Congress and to present the truth about our just war against those who seek to destroy us to the representatives of the American people …

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

Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Cori Bush, D-Mo., appeared to mix up Memorial Day with Veterans Day in since-deleted posts on X, formerly known as Twitter. On Monday morning, the two “Squad” members posted similar messages to X for the federal holiday dedicated to honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died in service to their country. “On Memorial Day, …

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

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is being hit with a censure resolution on Tuesday after she referred to some Jewish students as “pro-genocide” during a recent visit to Columbia University. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., is introducing the resolution against Omar on Tuesday, a source familiar with his plans told Fox News Digital. The New York City Ivy League …

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

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, shushed Fox News congressional correspondent Aishah Hasnie while attempting to press her about her recent comments about “pro-genocide” Jews. Hasnie approached Omar as the “Squad” member was stepping out of a car and on her way to a presser. “Congresswoman, do you regret the comments that you’ve made about Jewish students being pro-genocide?” Hasnie asked, which …

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

New York Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman, both members of “The Squad,” were seen Friday mingling with anti-Israel agitators at Columbia University, where “support” was offered to those in the encampment established to protest the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza. In one video shared on social media, a smiling Ocasio-Cortez is shown speaking with those inside the encampment …

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

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s, D-Minn., daughter Isra Hirsi claimed over the weekend that she and fellow anti-Israel protesters faced “physical harm” from opponents spraying “chemical weapons” while protesting at Columbia University. Columbia University has been engulfed in protests over Israel’s ongoing military operation in Gaza. Hirsi was suspended from Barnard College, one of Columbia’s undergraduate schools, and arrested by the NYPD …

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

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said the Gaza cease-fire encampments at Columbia University are being “co-opted and made to look bad” – but would not answer questions on whether she would say the same about the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. “Throughout history, protests were co-opted and made to look bad so police and public leaders would shut …

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

Police at the University of Minnesota cleared out an anti-Israel protest encampment from its Twin Cities campus, which is located in progressive “Squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar’s district, and arrested nine demonstrators early Tuesday. The university’s Department of Public Safety received reports that a group had set up an encampment with tents on the north end of the Northrop Mall, …

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

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s, D-Minn., daughter says she has nowhere to go and nothing to eat following her suspension from Barnard College after taking part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University last week. Isra Hirsi was among more than 100 people arrested and issued a summons for trespassing on Thursday after protests at Columbia University. Hours earlier, she said she had …

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

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., praised her daughter Friday, a day after the Ivy League college student was arrested in New York City while participating in an anti-Israel protest. “I am enormously proud of my daughter @israhirsi,” Omar wrote on X. “She has always led with courage and compassion, from organizing a statewide school walk out on the 20th anniversary …

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