Global Politics Report Editorial
Federal Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Election
Published: Oct. 12, 2026 at 05:17 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times