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Ilhan Omar's sister questioned by feds after DC home raid

Agents also seized Omar's phone, computer and passport, and the AP says investigators have issued more than a dozen subpoenas; no charges have been announced.

On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte on Wake Up, America
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFederal investigators questioned Sahra Noor, the older sister of Representative Ilhan Omar, in connection with an immigration fraud probe, after agents searched Omar's Washington home.

  2. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentFox News says three sources told it Noor spoke with investigators voluntarily last week. It is not clear what the conversation covered.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Times reports agents seized Omar's phone, her computer and her passport during the search, which happened under a court-authorized warrant.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Associated Press says investigators have issued over a dozen subpoenas in a federal grand jury probe into alleged fraud in her immigration paperwork.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd the Wall Street Journal says the focus is stripping her of citizenship.

  6. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNo criminal charges have been announced against Omar, Noor or any other family member.

  7. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHer book tour stop in Rochester, Minnesota, was cancelled for a family emergency, and attendees say the room was empty.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNina, quick check. What's the one thing a human does at five-forty in the morning?

  9. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWrong direction, Hank. I ask the questions. Blink twice if you've been drinking decaf.

  10. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwo blinks. Regular. Unfortunately.

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