Obama-era FBI reportedly INVESTIGATED Ilhan Omar's MARRIAGE (Plus: Plus: Newsom WARNS Trump) | RISING
Oct 30, 2026 · 51m
Summary
This episode of Rising on the Hill opens with a lighthearted discussion of Halloween costumes before diving into a debate over Nicki Minaj’s selective moral outrage regarding New York politics. The hosts then analyze a New York Times report alleging the FBI investigated Representative Ilhan Omar’s marriage for potential fraud, sparking a debate on the statute of limitations and the credibility of the current administration’s investigations.
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Halloween costumes and show intro
Nicki Minaj's criticism of Kathy Hochul
Discussion on moral consistency and Hochul's policies
New York state budget and stadium funding debates
FBI investigation into Ilhan Omar's marriage and citizenship
Promo for The Hill election night coverage
Athletes in politics and Susan Collins' re-election
Republican strategy and the 'blue tsunami' risk
Gavin Newsom's election integrity warnings and DOJ conflict
Rising candy prices and Halloween shopping
Outro and final sponsor: PrizePix
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