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Ilhan Omar quashes Senate bid rumors with re-election announcement
High-profile “Squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar effectively closed the door on rumors she would seek Minnesota’s open Senate seat in 2026, with an announcement launching a House re-election bid.
“At a time when our rights are under attack, it is more important than ever to fight back against the chaos, corruption, and callousness of the Trump Administration,” the Minneapolis Democrat told Minnesota Public Radio.
“In Minnesota, we know that organized people will always beat organized money. Our campaign is ready to build on our successful grassroots organizing efforts to have a record turnout for the midterms and help win back the majority,” she said.
She won her last race for the 5th Congressional District seat handily, defeating Iraq-born Republican journalist Dalia al-Aqidi by about 50 points.
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Omar had been one of several names bandied about as potential successors to Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., who announced last month she would not seek re-election.
Almost immediately, fellow Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan threw her hat in the ring, while Omar and other top potential candidates remained silent.
One of Omar’s fellow “Squad” members, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has been rumored as a potential 2028 primary opponent to Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer.
In February, Smith – who was originally appointed by then-Gov. Mark Dayton to succeed Sen. Al Franken after his resignation over sexual misconduct allegations – said in February that she was ready to spend more time with her family.
“This decision is not political, it is entirely personal, but it’s not lost on me that our country is in need of strong progressive leadership right now, maybe more than ever,” Smith said.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz also declined to seek Smith’s seat, leaving his deputy – Flanagan – as the highest-profile Democrat in the race to date.
“At this point in time, I don’t want to have my thumb on the scale in any way,” Walz said in February.
“I just know we’ve got a deep bench. We’ve got good folks,” said Walz, who may instead consider a third term in St. Paul.
If elected, Flanagan – who is Ojibwe – would be only the fifth U.S. senator of Native American heritage and the second currently in office, alongside Oklahoma Republican Markwayne Mullin.
On the Republican side, retired Marine and Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze announced a bid and called it his “most important mission of them all.”
Additionally, former Sacramento Kings player Royce White announced his own bid. White previously lost the 2024 GOP Senate primary.
The race to succeed Smith will be the Land of 10,000 Lakes’ first open Senate race since 2006 – when Dayton declined to run for re-election and Sen. Amy Klobuchar defeated then-Rep. Mark Kennedy, R-Minn., by about 19 points.
Franken has endorsed Flanagan.
Fox News Digital reached out to Omar’s campaign for further comment but did not immediately hear back.
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DETROIT – Rain in Southeast Michigan is expected to quickly transition to snow early Wednesday. These light snow showers are forecast to linger into the afternoon.
This could mean snow accumulations of just a dusting in some areas to a half inch in other locations. Some localized amounts could reach one inch of snow.
Farther north, a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for eastern Huron and northeastern Sanilac counties through Thursday morning. In this area, heavy lakeshore snow bands could lead to 5 to 7 inches of snow.
Much colder air is moving into the region late this week and into next weekend. Thursday morning’s wind chills could drop to negative single digits for most areas.
Here are the forecast highlights for the Detroit area from the National Weather Service:
Light snow showers are expected across Southeast Michigan Wednesday morning before an Arctic airmass pushes lake moisture further south. Most areas will see minimal additional snowfall, with accumulations of just a dusting.
The eastern Thumb region is the exception. A winter storm watch has been issued for eastern Huron and northeastern Sanilac counties, where snowfall totals could reach 5 to 7 inches by Thursday morning. North-northwest winds are expected to draw Lake Huron banding over areas along and east of a Port Austin-Port Sanilac line from late Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday morning.
The core of the Arctic airmass will settle over the central Great Lakes Wednesday through Thursday. Thursday morning lows are forecast to fall into the single digits, with wind chills ranging from zero to 10 below zero. Thursday afternoon highs will struggle to reach the low 20s, with some areas in the Thumb expected to top out only in the teens.
Temperatures will moderate slightly Friday ahead of another weather system dropping out of northern Canada. This Clipper system is expected to bring widespread accumulating snowfall of 1 to 2 inches on Friday, followed by scattered lake effect snow showers and flurries. Arctic air will return for the weekend.
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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
16-40-56-64-66, Mega Ball: 04
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
Midday: 4-2-9
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 2-6-2
Evening Wild: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
Midday: 8-5-2-9
Midday Wild: 8
Evening: 9-7-5-3
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash4Life numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
14-16-18-26-36, Cash Ball: 02
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
Early Bird: 14
Morning: 15
Matinee: 05
Prime Time: 03
Night Owl: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from Jan. 13 drawing
02-04-17-24-39
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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