Federal Agents Search Home of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in Ongoing Criminal Investigation

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 12, 2026 —

Federal agents conducted a search of the Washington home belonging to U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar. The action is reportedly part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

Details regarding the specific federal agency conducting the search were not immediately available. The nature of the criminal investigation has also not been disclosed at this time.

The search took place at Rep. Omar’s residence in Washington. Information concerning the duration of the search, any items seized, or specific findings has not been publicly released.

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar represents Minnesota’s 5th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The details of the ongoing investigation remain under wraps, and no further information was provided regarding potential charges or the scope of the inquiry.

Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

Story summarized from the original created by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.

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