Ilhan Omar hosts March Minnesota town hall [FULL}
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar hosted an in-person town hall meeting on March 30, 2026, where she spoke on ICE’s current status in Minnesota, plans to introduce a war powers resolution against President Trump, the current status of the government shutdown and more. Rep. Omar then took questions from members in attendance on a wide range of topics.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar hosted an in-person town hall meeting on March 30, 2026, where she spoke on ICE’s current status in Minnesota, plans to introduce a war powers resolution against President Trump, the current status of the government shutdown and more. Rep. Omar then took questions from members in attendance on a wide range of topics.
Ilhan Omar: ‘We know why’ MN a fraud target
Answering a question from the crowd of a town hall meeting in the Twin Cities suburb of St. Louis Park, Rep. Ilhan Omar spoke on Minnesota being targeted by the Trump administration for fraud, saying in part, “we all know why we’re being targeted, and it has nothing to with any of the reason the president has given.”
Answering a question from the crowd of a town hall meeting in the Twin Cities suburb of St. Louis Park, Rep. Ilhan Omar spoke on Minnesota being targeted by the Trump administration for fraud, saying in part, “we all know why we’re being targeted, and it has nothing to with any of the reason the president has given.”
Ilhan Omar outlines war powers resolution plan
Speaking in Minnesota at a town hall event on March 30, 2026, Rep. Ilhan Omar said members of Congress plan to introduce a war powers resolution in the wake of the growing conflict with Iran, and potential attack on Cuba.
Speaking in Minnesota at a town hall event on March 30, 2026, Rep. Ilhan Omar said members of Congress plan to introduce a war powers resolution in the wake of the growing conflict with Iran, and potential attack on Cuba.
Ilhan Omar provides latest on ICE in Minnesota
Speaking at a town hall meeting on March 30, Rep. Ilhan Omar said that Minnesota’s resistance to federal immigration enforcement officers led to the “ousting” of DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, and a reduction from nearly 4,000 agents to less than 400.
Speaking at a town hall meeting on March 30, Rep. Ilhan Omar said that Minnesota’s resistance to federal immigration enforcement officers led to the “ousting” of DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, and a reduction from nearly 4,000 agents to less than 400.
DOJ sues Minnesota for allowing transgender girls to compete in girls sports
The DOJ is accusing the State of Minnesota of Title IX violations for allowing athletes who were assigned male at birth to compete in girls sports. AG Keith Ellison accused Pres. Trump of using the lawsuit to distract from recent failures.
The DOJ is accusing the State of Minnesota of Title IX violations for allowing athletes who were assigned male at birth to compete in girls sports. AG Keith Ellison accused Pres. Trump of using the lawsuit to distract from recent failures.
New cannabis rules proposed by lawmakers
Minnesota lawmakers are considering changes to cannabis and hemp business regulations this year that could impact the price and availability of cannabis products across Minnesota. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering changes to cannabis and hemp business regulations this year that could impact the price and availability of cannabis products across Minnesota. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.
1-year sentence for Feeding our Future defendant
More than three years since federal authorities began prosecuting those responsible for the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, another defendant in the $250 million scandal has received a one-year sentence for his part in the fraud. FOX 9’s Courtney Godfrey has the latest from Minneapolis.
More than three years since federal authorities began prosecuting those responsible for the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, another defendant in the $250 million scandal has received a one-year sentence for his part in the fraud. FOX 9’s Courtney Godfrey has the latest from Minneapolis.
Could U.S., Iran meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup?
This week, the final spots for the 48-team FIFA World Cup will be determined. What are the chances the U.S. could face Iran on the biggest stage in soccer? FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.
This week, the final spots for the 48-team FIFA World Cup will be determined. What are the chances the U.S. could face Iran on the biggest stage in soccer? FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.
Despite new Glock models, Minnesota charges ahead with lawsuit against gunmaker
Despite Glock’s recent rollout of its new handgun models, the State of Minnesota argued in a recent court filing that the updated designs "fail to prevent quick and easy conversion of the new handguns" into illegal machine guns.
Despite Glock’s recent rollout of its new handgun models, the State of Minnesota argued in a recent court filing that the updated designs "fail to prevent quick and easy conversion of the new handguns" into illegal machine guns.
Cannabis: Mixed reviews to new rules mingling medical, recreational, hemp
Cannabis and hemp businesses in Minnesota are bracing for new rules that could reshape the industry and spark debate among business owners, lawmakers, and tribal leaders. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Cannabis and hemp businesses in Minnesota are bracing for new rules that could reshape the industry and spark debate among business owners, lawmakers, and tribal leaders. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota cannabis: New rules mixing medical, recreational and hemp operations face mixed reviews
Cannabis and hemp businesses in Minnesota are bracing for new rules that could reshape the industry, sparking debate among business owners, lawmakers and tribal leaders.
Cannabis and hemp businesses in Minnesota are bracing for new rules that could reshape the industry, sparking debate among business owners, lawmakers and tribal leaders.
Glock redesigns handgun, lawsuit moves forward
Despite Glock’s recent rollout of its new handgun models, the State of Minnesota argued in a recent court filing that the updated designs "fail to prevent quick and easy conversion of the new handguns" into illegal machine guns.
Despite Glock’s recent rollout of its new handgun models, the State of Minnesota argued in a recent court filing that the updated designs "fail to prevent quick and easy conversion of the new handguns" into illegal machine guns.
White House clashes with reporter over war crime claim
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt engaged in a heated back-and-forth with a reporter who questioned whether President Trump was threatening a war crime by suggesting strikes on Iranian desalinization plants and oil wells.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt engaged in a heated back-and-forth with a reporter who questioned whether President Trump was threatening a war crime by suggesting strikes on Iranian desalinization plants and oil wells.
No Kings counterprotester charged after allegedly punching man in front of child
A 36-year-old St. Cloud man is facing felony charges after police say he punched another man during a No Kings protest and was found with a bulletproof vest and weapons.
A 36-year-old St. Cloud man is facing felony charges after police say he punched another man during a No Kings protest and was found with a bulletproof vest and weapons.
TSA gets paid as DHS shutdown becomes longest in government history
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
Minnesota No Kings protest: 100,000 rally at State Capitol as midterms approach
Thousands gathered outside the State Capitol for the No Kings rally, joining millions nationwide in a protest against President Donald Trump and his policies.
Thousands gathered outside the State Capitol for the No Kings rally, joining millions nationwide in a protest against President Donald Trump and his policies.
What's next for 'No Kings' after weekend rally
Over the weekend, millions of people across the country participated in more than 3,300 "No Kings" rallies, including a major protest at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Over the weekend, millions of people across the country participated in more than 3,300 "No Kings" rallies, including a major protest at the Minnesota State Capitol.
JD Vance: Ilhan Omar ‘definitely committed immigration fraud’
Vice President JD Vance accused Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of committing immigration fraud in a podcast interview over the weekend.
Vice President JD Vance accused Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of committing immigration fraud in a podcast interview over the weekend.
Trump approval drops amid shutdown, Iran War
Negotiations on Capitol Hill have come to a standstill, resulting in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Funding battles for the Department of Homeland Security, ongoing TSA walkouts, and the war in Iran are causing President Trump's approval ratings to drop to 41 percent.
Negotiations on Capitol Hill have come to a standstill, resulting in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Funding battles for the Department of Homeland Security, ongoing TSA walkouts, and the war in Iran are causing President Trump's approval ratings to drop to 41 percent.