Politics · October 12, 2026
US House Dem leaders condemn Homeland Security raid on home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
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Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a judicially authorized search warrant at the Washington, D.C. home of Representative Ilhan Omar on October 12, 2026. The Department of Justice confirmed the search is part of an ongoing criminal investigation, while sources cited by Fox News suggest the probe involves immigration paperwork filed decades ago. Democratic House leaders and colleagues have condemned the raid as a 'corrupt weaponization' of government and political intimidation occurring weeks before the midterm elections. President Trump denied personal involvement while reiterating his criticisms of Omar, and officials noted that investigations into her history have been active for several months.
Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a judicially authorized search warrant at the Washington, D.C. home of Representative Ilhan Omar on October 12, 2026. The Department of Justice confirmed the search is part of an ongoing criminal investigation, while sources cited by Fox News suggest the probe involves immigration paperwork filed decades ago. Democratic House leaders and colleagues have condemned the raid as a 'corrupt weaponization' of government and political intimidation occurring weeks before the midterm elections. President Trump denied personal involvement while reiterating his criticisms of Omar, and officials noted that investigations into her history have been active for several months.