Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home
Federal agents searched the Washington home of Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a criminal investigation, according to AP, NPR, the New York Times and the Washington Post; NPR said the Justice Department approved the warrant. Reuters relayed a Fox News report of an immigration raid, and the Guardian cited reports of a fraud investigation. PBS NewsHour reported that Omar said she would not be silenced and accused the administration of an intimidation campaign.
A search of a sitting member of Congress is rare and politically charged.
Reports differ on the nature of the probe; wait for charges or court filings before drawing conclusions.
The label "immigration raid" is not supported by the Justice Department's description; the probe's subject is not yet public.
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