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DOJ Searches Ilhan Omar Home, Seeks Warrant Secrecy

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Justice Department executed a search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home.
Agents returned for more items because the warrant was only partially executed.
Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the warrant, saying it was not intended to affect any election.
Justice Department asked a judge to keep the warrant sealed until charging.
House Democrats, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, urged DHS and DOJ to halt the probe as partisan weaponization.

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Ilhan Abdullahi Omar told FOX 9 News name is Ilhan Abdullahi Omar, rejecting a filing listing Ilhan Nur Said Elmi.
Republican John Nagel accused Ilhan Abdullahi Omar of aligning with Hasan Piker, urging voters to choose the Jewish community.
Omar’s opponent highlighted Hasan Piker’s statements praising Hamas and claiming the U.S. deserved 9/11, calling partnership extremist.

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Justice Dept Searches Omar

Justice Department executed a search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home.
Agents returned for more items because the warrant was only partially executed.
Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the warrant, saying it was not intended to affect any election.
Justice Department asked a judge to keep the warrant sealed until charging.
House Democrats, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, urged DHS and DOJ to halt the probe as partisan weaponization.

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