On January 27, 2026, Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid during a Minneapolis town hall after she urged abolition of ICE and called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation. Video shows a man rush the lectern and use a syringe to spray a dark, vinegar‑smelling substance; security subdued and Minneapolis police arrested him on third‑degree assault charges. Omar, who was checked by medical staff, continued the meeting and said she was OK. The attack, captured publicly, prompted bipartisan condemnation and renewed concern about violent threats against lawmakers amid heated political rhetoric, and calls for accountability now. (aljazeera.com)