Omar Jiménez
Omar Jiménez is a prominent journalist known for his work with CNN, where he covers significant events and breaking news. He gained attention for his live reporting during protests and major incidents across the United States. Recently, he was in the news as he shared drone footage of dolphins swimming around the SpaceX Dragon capsule after astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams successfully returned to Earth following a nine-month mission in space.
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CNN’s Omar Jimenez reports on the struggles some small businesses are facing in Minneapolis after city leaders say the federal immigration operation there caused a severe economic loss.
How ICE operation is still costing Minnesota
United States· 2026-02-21
CNN’s Omar Jimenez reports how newly released evidence, including body camera video, helped undermine the government's version of events regarding her shooting.
New video disputes initial government account of Chicago DHS shootingUnited States· 2026-02-13
CNN’s Omar Jimenez reports how newly released evidence, including body camera video, helped undermine the government's version of events regarding her shooting.
Epstein emails show close relationship with top Goldman Sachs lawyerUnited States· 2026-02-13
Omar Jimenez reports from Minneapolis, where church volunteers have gathered to deliver meals to those afraid to leave home due to ICE enforcement.
Organizer of anti-ICE protest at church speaks out after arrestUnited States· 2026-01-24
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports from Minneapolis, where church volunteers have gathered to deliver meals.
$100m jewelry heist suspect deported before trialUnited States· 2026-01-24
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports from Minneapolis, where church volunteers have gathered to deliver meals to thousands ahead of the winter storm.
Demonstrators brave frigid cold for ‘ICE Out’ protestUnited States· 2026-01-24
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports from Minneapolis, where church volunteers have gathered to deliver meals to thousands ahead of the winter storm Fern.
Video: Why forecasting snowstorms isn’t an exact science.United States· 2026-01-24
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on church volunteers delivering meals in Minneapolis.
US murder rates lowest in over a centuryUnited States· 2026-01-24CNN's Omar Jimenez reports from Minneapolis, where church volunteers have gathered to deliver meals to thousands.
3D imaging examines fatal shooting of Renee GoodUnited States· 2026-01-24CNN's Omar Jimenez reports from Minneapolis, where church volunteers have gathered to deliver meals to thousands ahead of the winter storm Fern.
Church providing food to people afraid to leave home due to ICE enforcementUnited States· 2026-01-24Omar Jimenez reported on Claudia Lombana's insights regarding consumer behavior.
K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%United States· 2025-11-30
Omar Jimenez conducted multiple interviews with Mother Fletcher in recent years.
Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111 years oldUnited States· 2025-11-25
CNN's Omar Jimenez speaks with Marimar Martinez in an exclusive interview.
Video: Woman shot by border patrol five times speaks outUnited States· 2025-11-24
Omar Jimenez contributed to the report on the case involving Marimar Martinez.
Prosecutors move to dismiss charges against Chicago woman shot after being accused of ramming car at law enforcement vehicleUnited States· 2025-11-20
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate ordering airlines to reduce 4% of flights at 40 of the largest airports nationwide.
Why Massie broke with Trump on releasing Epstein docsUnited States· 2025-11-13
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate ordering airlines to reduce 4% of flights at 40 of the largest airports nationwide.
Could another government shutdown be looming in January?United States· 2025-11-13
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate ordering airlines to reduce 4% of flights at 40 of the largest airports nationwide.
AOC slams GOP over SNAP benefitsUnited States· 2025-11-13CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate ordering airlines to reduce 4% of flights at 40 of the largest airports nationwide.
House approves bill to end longest shutdown in US historyUnited States· 2025-11-13CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate.
Teen gives emotional testimony on ICE raids at city council meetingUnited States· 2025-11-12
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions compounded by the FAA’s mandate.
Video: JFK’s grandson announces run for CongressUnited States· 2025-11-12
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate.
What the next 48 hours may look like for the shutdownUnited States· 2025-11-12CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate ordering airlines to reduce 4% of flights at 40 of the largest airports nationwide.
Erin Burnett: Are you really getting a $2,000 check?United States· 2025-11-12CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate.
House Democrat to his Republican colleagues: ‘Where the hell have you been?’United States· 2025-11-12CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate.
‘Shark Tank’ judge reacts to Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposalUnited States· 2025-11-11
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions.
Senate candidate is latest politician to scrub ‘defund the police’ postsUnited States· 2025-11-11
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate ordering airlines to reduce 4% of flights at 40 of the largest airports nationwide.
Delayed flights and cancellations expected to continueUnited States· 2025-11-11
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on continued air travel disruptions that have been compounded by the FAA’s mandate ordering airlines to reduce 4% of flights at 40 of the largest airports nationwide.
‘Volnado’ spotted near Hawaii’s Kilauea volcanic eruptionUnited States· 2025-11-11CNN's Omar Jimenez talks to a couple married over 40 years about the differences in their voting choices for the New York City mayoral race.
Voter jokes she waited ‘last minute’ to decide vote because of husbandUnited States· 2025-11-05
CNN’s Omar Jimenez breaks down what the Department of Homeland Security puts out publicly via social media or press releases.
How DHS’s public statements differ from what it says in courtUnited States· 2025-10-25
CNN's Omar Jimenez reports on the arrival of Texas National Guard troops at an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois.
Protesters clash with police outside ICE facilityUnited States· 2025-10-12
