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US agents search Ilhan Omar's home
US federal agents search Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington home in criminal investigation ahead of Nov 3 midterms.
In brief
US federal agents search Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington home in criminal investigation ahead of Nov 3 midterms. US federal agents searched Ilhan Omar's Washington home on Oct 12 as part of a criminal investigation, escalating tensions with Trump before the Nov 3 midterms. Originally reported by The…
US agents search home
US federal agents searched Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington home on Oct 12.
Criminal investigation
The search was part of a criminal investigation into immigration fraud claims by Omar's late father.
Omar's reaction
Omar called it an attempt to target political enemies and weaponise federal law enforcement.
Trump's response
Trump said Omar was being investigated 'very carefully' and called her 'a terrible person'.
Democrats' backlash
Democrats accused Trump of weaponising federal power to target political opponents before midterms.
Timing concerns
Critics said the search timing before election was deeply troubling and violated election rules.
The big picture
US federal agents searched Ilhan Omar's Washington home on Oct 12 as part of a criminal investigation, escalating tensions with Trump before the Nov 3 midterms.
