The story so far · 2 days, October 18 to 22, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 18, 2026. Newest first.
Omar, a Democrat, has represented Minnesota's 5th district since 2019 and has been a frequent target of criticism from President Trump. The nature of the investigation has not been publicly detailed.
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US Representative Ilhan Omar said federal agents carried out a pre-dawn raid on her home and seized more than a dozen items, including phones and notebooks, as part of a federal investigation. Omar called the raid bizarre and said it is forcing her to move out.
Why it matters: A federal search of a sitting member of Congress's home before the midterms is a rare step.
Sources: BBC News · See it on the globe
Tom Homan said the administration could 'of course' denaturalise and deport Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, whose home was raided by federal agents. Officials allege she or family violated law to obtain citizenship.
Why it matters: Threatening to denaturalise a sitting member of Congress would be an unprecedented step.
Sources: The Guardian, DW · See it on the globe