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Archived story · published October 15, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 15, 2026

Ilhan Omar's husband snaps over rumors she fled US after federal immigration fraud raid

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Following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) raid on the Washington, D.C. residence of Representative Ilhan Omar and her husband Tim Mynett, Mynett responded to rumors regarding his wife's location. The raid is reportedly part of a criminal investigation into Omar's immigration documentation, specifically focusing on discrepancies in her birth year and its impact on her citizenship eligibility. Additionally, federal authorities are examining Omar's financial disclosures after an initial filing reported a net worth of up to $30 million, which was later amended to a significantly lower value. Mynett expressed 'no concerns' regarding the investigation, while President Trump and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro have publicly questioned the congresswoman's finances and immigration history.

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  • Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. residence on Monday.
  • Tim Mynett, Omar's husband, was seen at the residence following the raid.
  • The investigation involves Omar's immigration paperwork and potential discrepancies in her birth year.
  • Omar's 2024 financial disclosure was amended after initially listing assets valued between $6 million and $30 million.
  • Subpoenas have reportedly been issued to Omar's relatives, including her sister Sahra Noor.

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  • Federal authorities reportedly seized Omar's cellphone and passport during the search.
  • Staffers allegedly assisted in changing Omar's birth year from 1981 to 1982 in the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
  • A staffer was observed bringing fast food into the residence while security stood guard.

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