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Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home

Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

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Oct 19, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'

Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.

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Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'

Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.

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Oct 13, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Justice Department Subpoenas Relatives of Representative Omar

Federal investigators have issued subpoenas to the relatives of Representative Ilhan Omar, who is facing a criminal probe that includes a review of her immigration history, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Oct 12, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home

Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

Read original at BBC →

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCOct 19, 2026

Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergOct 13, 2026

Federal investigators have issued subpoenas to the relatives of Representative Ilhan Omar, who is facing a criminal probe that includes a review of her immigration history, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCOct 12, 2026

Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

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