One of the first two Muslim women in US Congress is already battling a fake news campaign – Quartz

The Nation. One of the first two Muslim women in US Congress is already battling a fake news campaignQuartzSince her historic win on Nov. 6 as the first Somali-American Muslim woman in Congress, Ilhan Omar has been very busy: attending House freshman orientation in Washington DC, making friends with other elected progressive women, working to lift a ban …Congressperson-Elect Ilhan Omar Is Making Real the Promise of the American ExperimentThe Nation. Laura Loomer banned from Twitter after criticizing Ilhan OmarNBCNews.comLaura Loomer got permanently kicked off Twitter for telling the truth! Watch…

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Week In Politics: US-Saudi Relations And A Bigger-Than-Expected Blue Wave – NPR

Week In Politics: US-Saudi Relations And A Bigger-Than-Expected Blue WaveNPRNPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with political commentators Gayle Trotter and Kimberly Atkins of the Boston Herald about the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia, the Democrats potentially gaining as many as 40 seats in the House of Representatives …and more » us politics – Google News

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US Democrats vow Congressional probe into Trump-Saudi Arabia ties – Aljazeera.com

Aljazeera.com US Democrats vow Congressional probe into Trump-Saudi Arabia tiesAljazeera.comUS legislators from the Democratic Party have vowed to investigate President Donald Trump's response to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The incoming head of the US House intelligence committee Adam Schiff said on Friday that the body …House Democrats will investigate Trump's response to Khashoggi murderThe Guardian Rep. Adam Schiff: House Democrats will investigate Trump's financial ties to Saudi Arabia as part of a 'deep dive …CNBCUS House panel to probe Trump's Saudi ties: Washington PostReutersCNN –Axios –Whitehouse.govall 1,900 news articles » us…

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Tom Emmer takes lead role in rebuilding effort by US House Republicans – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minneapolis Star Tribune Tom Emmer takes lead role in rebuilding effort by US House RepublicansMinneapolis Star TribuneWashington – The Republican wipeout in the U.S. House left Rep. Tom Emmer as Minnesota's senior Republican in Congress — and leading the effort to win back the majority in two years. "I believe we've got to get back to Main Street," Emmer said, … us republicans – Google News

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Democrats push to allow religious headwear within US Congress – The Jerusalem Post

The Jerusalem Post Democrats push to allow religious headwear within US CongressThe Jerusalem PostDemocrats push to allow religious headwear within U.S. Congress. Hats and head coverings of any kind were prohibited from the House following the passage of a motion on proper decorum in 1837. By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE. November 18, 2018 …Democrats Push To Allow Hijabs, Kippahs In US CongressThe Media Line Ilhan Omar in push to end head-covering ban in US CongressDaily NationFirst Muslim women in Congress: Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan OmarCNNRoll Call –History, Art & Archives – House.gov –Government…

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Noam Chomsky: Moral Depravity Defines US Politics – Truthout

Truthout Noam Chomsky: Moral Depravity Defines US PoliticsTruthoutThe US midterm elections of November 6, 2018, produced a divided Congress and essentially reaffirmed the existence of two nations in one country. But they also revealed, once again, the deep state of moral and political depravity that prevails in the … us politics – Google News

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