DOJ says it approved warrant to search Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC home

Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home in a federal investigation, DOJ says. Omar described the search as political targeting.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM EDT

DOJ says it approved warrant to search Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC home

Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, D.C. The Justice Department said it approved the search warrant as part of a continuing federal investigation.

Omar criticized the search, describing it as an effort to go after political opponents.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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