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Rep. Omar's D.C. home searched by DHS investigators

The investigation centers on immigration documents filled out by Omar's late father when she was a child; no charges have been announced.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:40 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CBS News: “Rep. Omar's D.C. home searched by DHS investigators”, with reporting from Breitbart.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:40 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: DHS, Ilhan Omar, D.C..
BBN covered this story before: McKinsey partner loses title; judge scolds tree removal (October 12).

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDHS investigators searched the Washington home of Representative Ilhan Omar, according to CBS News, which cites sources saying the investigation centers on her immigration documents.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThose sources say the paperwork in question was filled out by her late father when she was a child.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNo charges have been announced, and the congresswoman's office has not been quoted in the reporting we have.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSome outlets are already framing it differently.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBreitbart reports the investigation is being called World War Eleven, a mocking reference to an earlier gaffe by Omar.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat is one outlet's report, and a search is not a charge.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat matters tonight is what investigators say they took, and whether anyone is accused of anything.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSomething to watch is whether DHS or the Justice Department says anything on the record, since right now it is all sources and no statement.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNow, a lighter story.