Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American woman elected to Congress, cast her ballot during the 2026 US midterm elections. The vote comes as President Donald Trump continues to intensify his attacks on the judiciary, specifically targeting the federal government's ongoing investigation into his campaign's finances. The probe has been a source of controversy and has led to the arrest of several individuals, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
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Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American woman elected to Congress, cast her ballot during t…: Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American woman elected to Congress, cast her ballot during the 2026 US midterm elections.
The vote comes as President Donald Trump continues to intensify his attacks on the judici…: The vote comes as President Donald Trump continues to intensify his attacks on the judiciary, specifically targeting the federal government's ongoing investigation into his campaign's finances.
The probe has been a source of controversy and has led to the arrest of several individua…: The probe has been a source of controversy and has led to the arrest of several individuals, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
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