Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) introduced a War Powers Resolution Sunday to prevent the use of U.S. military force against Iran without congressional approval.
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Trump Impeached: U.S. House Impeaches President for Third Time in Nation’s History
The U.S. House of Representatives officially impeached President Donald J. Trump Wednesday evening, making him just the third president in the country’s history to be impeached.
Read MoreAngie Craig Still Undecided on Impeachment, Dean Phillips an ‘Absolutely’
Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-02) hasn’t made a decision yet on whether she will support the articles of impeachment brought against President Donald Trump, the first-term congresswoman told reporters Wednesday.
Read MoreCollin Peterson Leaning Against Voting for Articles of Impeachment: ‘Too Divisive’
Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN-07) said he’s leaning against voting for the articles of impeachment that House Democrats officially introduced Tuesday morning.
Read More44 Percent of Minnesotans Support Impeachment, But Many Are Still Undecided
A new poll shows 44 percent of Minnesotans think the U.S. House should vote to impeach President Donald Trump while 37 percent are opposed to the idea.
Read MoreSen. Tina Smith Supports Impeachment, Leaving Just One Minnesota Democrat Against Probe
Sen. Tina Smith, who’s up for reelection in 2020, released her first statement in support of an impeachment inquiry Tuesday morning, leaving just one Minnesota Democrat against an impeachment probe.
Read MoreDave Hughes Will Challenge ‘Career Politician’ Collin Peterson Again in 2020
Republican Dave Hughes, a retired Air Force Major, announced this week that he will challenge Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN-07) in 2020 for Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District seat.
Read MoreIlhan Omar Has Nine Percent Approval Rating Among Swing-State Voters
An internal poll reportedly “making the rounds of some of the most influential Democrats in America” shows that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) has a nine percent approval rating among swing-state voters. The poll was obtained exclusively by Axios, which reports that the poll was conducted in May by Democratic…
Read MoreOmar, AOC Voted Against Bill That Would Improve Standards of Immigrant Detention Centers
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) joined three House Democrats in voting against a bill Tuesday evening that would provide $4.5 billion in emergency border funding, some of it for humanitarian relief. According to NPR, the House bill “seeks to establish protocols to meet standards of care for migrants held in…
Read MoreJason Lewis Considering Another Run, Possibly for Senate
Former Rep. Jason Lewis confirmed this week that he’s considering another run for office, this time possibly against Sen. Tina Smith. Lewis told The Star Tribune that he won’t officially make a decision until early fall, but said “that’s plenty of time to run a vigorous campaign against a…
Read MoreNew Report Calls Ilhan Omar’s Security Clearance Into Question
A new report published Thursday suggests that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) would not be granted security clearance if she weren’t an elected official because of her ties to those in the highest echelons of Somalia’s government. According to an investigative report from PJ Media, Omar visited with former Somalia President…
Read MoreMinnesota House Democrats Set to Introduce a Package of 10 Bills
Minnesota Democratic House Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman (D-Brooklyn Park) announced Wednesday that Democratic legislators are preparing to introduce a package of 10 bills as early as next month. The new legislative session will begin January 8 and the Speaker plans to introduce the package the next day. While the specific bills have yet…
Read MoreCommentary: Art of the Veto: How Trump Can Force a Vote on the Wall
by Robert Romano [Click here to urge Congress to build the wall!] There won’t be any vote on wall funding this year or any year at the rate we’re going — because nobody in Congressional leadership is apparently willing to stick it in a bill and simply vote on…
Read MoreCommentary: Forget the Blue Wave, Nov. 6 Could be the Closest Race for the House Ever
by Robert Romano Don’t look now, but the 2018 race for the House of Representatives could be one of the closest in U.S. electoral history. Currently, the House is broken down 235 to 193 with 7 empty seats. As of this writing, the Real Clear Politics average of polls…
Read MoreHouse Passes Act to Undo Supreme Court’s Kelo Ruling Which Allows Use of Eminent Domain For Private Development
The U.S. House took a stand for private property rights Wednesday when it addressed the issues from a controversial 2004 Supreme Court ruling that gives broad powers to seize private property. One writer, at least, cautions against premature celebration. Rick Moran at the blog American Thinker reported the House’s passage…
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