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Ilhan Omar wins fifth term representing Minneapolis in Congress
Her election comes amid scrutiny from the Trump administration over alleged immigration violations.
Rep. Ilhan Omar won a fifth term in Minnesota’s Fifth District, which covers all of Minneapolis, beating her GOP opponent John Nagel.
Her victory comes as she’s under investigation by the Trump administration over alleged immigration violations. Federal agents raided her Washington, D.C., home in October, confiscating her cellphone, laptop and passport, and subpoenaed some of her family members, including her sister.
Omar has maintained her innocence and has fundraised off of the raids and President Donald Trump’s frequent attacks on her. Omar’s campaign said last month that the congresswoman has seen a “huge windfall” in fundraising since the raid.
Omar faced tough Democratic primaries in recent cycles, but she won a five-way Democratic primary in August with more than 80% of the vote.
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Most of the U.S. stock market is rallying Wednesday as Wall Street tries to sort the winners from the losers following stunning losses for President Donald Trump's party in the midterm elections.
Democrats gained control of the Minnesota House and Senate, setting up full control of state government. Nationwide, Democrats racked up wins, taking over leadership of the House and Senate as voters issued a rebuke to President Trump.
Full results aren’t yet available, but Democrats have already defeated Republicans to flip several key seats and secure a state government trifecta.
Most of the U.S. stock market is rallying Wednesday as Wall Street tries to sort the winners from the losers following stunning losses for President Donald Trump's party in the midterm elections.