Federal agents search Ilhan Omar home amid criminal investigation and political backlash
US federal agents searched the Washington home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation, according to officials. The operation took place early in the morning and was carried out by Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of US immigration enforcement. It has triggered a sharp political backlash and renewed accusations that the Trump administration is using federal law enforcement against political opponents.The Justice Department said agents executed a judicially authorised search warrant in the Washington area, but did not identify Ms Omar or disclose the nature of the probe. Tom Homan, described by President Donald Trump... [Continue Reading]
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