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Rep. Ilhan Omar blasts federal criminal raid on home: 'I will not be silenced'

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

The Minnesota Democrat, a Muslim who was born in Somalia, has been targeted for criticism in the past by President Donald Trump.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:29:28 UTC.

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  1. Congresswoman insists she will not be 'silenced' after federal agents raid her home

  2. US agents search home of Ilhan Omar, Trump critic and Congress member

  3. US federal agents raid home of Democratic congresswoman and Trump critic Ilhan Omar

  4. Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home

  5. Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC home, DOJ says it approved the warrant

  6. Rep. Ilhan Omar blasts federal criminal raid on home: 'I will not be silenced'

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