Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of criminal investigation, AP sources say
Federal agents conducted a search of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's residence on Monday morning as part of a criminal investigation, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investigation is being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations agents, who executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Justice Department in the Washington, D.C., area.
Details about the investigation are not yet available. Omar, a 44-year-old Minnesota representative, has been a member of The Squad, a group of progressive female lawmakers opposing the Republican administration.
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