Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is projected to win the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s fifth congressional district, according to the Associated Press.
Read MoreSquad Member Ilhan Omar Projected to Win Minnesota Democratic Primary
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Second Left-Wing ‘Squad’ Member Loses Primary Bid
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush lost her primary bid against St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District on Wednesday, The New York Times projected.
Read MoreAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Two Other ‘Squad’ Members Back Biden
Ocasio-Cortez said she spoke with the president “extensively” and supports him staying in the race.
House Democrats in the chamber’s progressive caucus known as the “Squad” are backing President Biden after his shaky June 27 debate that resulted in calls from within their party for him to end his reelection bid.
Read MoreHouse Members of Progressive ‘Squad’ Grab More than $220 Million of Earmarks Since 2023
Members of the “Squad” of progressive lawmakers in the House of Representatives, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., wrangled more than $220 million worth of earmarks included in spending bills since the start of fiscal year 2023, according to a watchdog group.
“These eight members, up from 6 last year, have put almost $220 million worth of earmarks into the last two years of congressional spending packages, for causes like environmental justice, diversity, and immigration assistance,” read a new report from OpenTheBooks.com.
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