By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/house-democratic-leaders-condemn-the-search-of-congresswomans-home-as-an-abuse-of-power Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter House Democratic leaders condemn the search of congresswoman's home as an 'abuse of power' Politics Oct 12, 2026 12:56 PM EDT House Democratic leaders condemned the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as an "abuse of power" Monday. READ MORE: Omar says she won't 'be silenced' after federal agents search her home, blasting Trump for 'intimidation' campaign "For years, Donald Trump and far-right extremists have relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Omar with vile personal attacks and baseless accusations," House Democratic leaders said in a statement. "Now, less than 30 days until the midterm election, his violent mass deportation machine has descended upon the home of a duly elected Member of Congress and her family." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The search of the Minnesota congresswoman's home so close to next month's midterm contests that will determine control of the House and Senate was swiftly condemned by top Democrats in Congress and raised questions about the timing given longstanding Justice Department protocol to avoid overt investigative steps involving political candidates in the direct run-up to an election. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
House Democratic leaders condemned the search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as an "abuse of power" Monday. READ MORE: Omar says she won't 'be silenced' after federal agents search her home, blasting Trump for 'intimidation' campaign "For years, Donald Trump and far-right extremists have relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Omar with vile personal attacks and baseless accusations," House Democratic leaders said in a statement. "Now, less than 30 days until the midterm election, his violent mass deportation machine has descended upon the home of a duly elected Member of Congress and her family." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The search of the Minnesota congresswoman's home so close to next month's midterm contests that will determine control of the House and Senate was swiftly condemned by top Democrats in Congress and raised questions about the timing given longstanding Justice Department protocol to avoid overt investigative steps involving political candidates in the direct run-up to an election. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now