First Somali-American Congresswoman Ignites Controversy in Diverse Minneapolis
March 22, 2019, 2:38 AM
Somali-American Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota and one of the first Muslim women in the U.S. Congress, has ignited a controversy. Many in her party were infuriated by her comments suggesting U.S. lawmakers' support for Israel was swayed by money and that some members of Congress had an allegiance to the U.S. and Israel. VOA's Congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports from Omar's diverse district, where she has opened a difficult conversation for Jews and Muslims.Original Article
Tags
US PoliticsPrevious Post
Trump: Time for US to Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan HeightsNext PostTrump Signs Campus Free Speech Executive Order
Trump: Time for US to Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan HeightsNext PostTrump Signs Campus Free Speech Executive OrderRelated Posts
ENTER TO WIN YOUR CUSTOM AMERICAN FLAG
Celebrate this Independence Day with RAV! Be sure to tune this Independence Day to watch our special celebration with host, Beau Davidson.
TEXT "CONTEST" TO 75802 to be opted in to future contests, and be entered in to win a free custom flag from our sponsors at Your American Flag Store!
AMERICA 250 - A NEW ERA OF AMERICAN GREATNESS
Join us for this special presentation by America 250 "A New Era Of American Greatness", Thursday at 3PM ET.
WATCH BRICS 2025: THE RIO RESET
