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Omar's home was searched by federal agents on Monday, and her office says no president should use federal power against political enemies; the fight now has a former president in it.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFormer President Obama is defending Representative Ilhan Omar, writing on X that the full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOmar's office says no president should be able to use federal power to intimidate his political enemies.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe AP reports federal agents searched her home on Monday.

  5. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorRepublican election officials say the Trump administration is leaning on the people who run elections, two weeks before the midterms.

  6. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSixty Minutes has the report today.

  7. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn other news, Elon Musk showed off a flying Tesla Roadster at a SpaceX site in McGregor, Texas, and says it can do rolls and crazy gymnastics.

  8. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHe also said it may not be legal in all jurisdictions. That's the part I believe.

  9. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd call it a parking opportunity with ambition.

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