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Omar home searched; England upset by Tonga at Rugby League World Cup

Agents also took her phone and computers, and she is now challenging the search in court; a busy week for one congresswoman.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend Edition
Published 7:30 AM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by BBC Sport: “England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener”, with reporting from Fox News.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: World Cup, England, Ilhan Omar.
BBN covered this story before: England crush Wales at Women's World Cup (October 17).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFederal agents searched Ilhan Omar's Washington home and took her phone, computers and passport as part of a criminal probe into immigration fraud.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFox says she also faces two congressional probes this week, and the Wall Street Journal reports she is challenging the legality of that search.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA passport too. Lovely.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn sports, England's men lost the Rugby League World Cup opener to Tonga in Perth, a result the BBC calls a stunner.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTonga took their chances, and England did not. I call that a lovely lesson in generosity.

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