Homeland Security Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar

Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 12, 2026 —

Homeland Security agents conducted a search at the Washington, D.C. residence of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar early Monday morning. The action was reportedly carried out as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

Details regarding the specific nature of the criminal investigation, the scope of the search, or any potential findings were not immediately available. Representatives for Homeland Security and Congresswoman Omar’s office have not yet released official statements concerning the event.

The search took place at her home located in the nation’s capital. The timing of the event was described as early Monday. No information was provided regarding the specific department or division within Homeland Security leading the investigation, nor was a timeline for the investigation’s conclusion indicated.

As the situation develops, further information is expected to be released by the relevant authorities. The exact reasons for the search and its connection to Representative Omar remain unclear at this time.

Story summarized from the original created by The Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.

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