Obama calls Trump administration’s investigation into Ilhan Omar ‘appalling’By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama on Sunday called the Justice Department’s investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar “appalling,” saying the government is attempting to intimidate and deport one of President Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics. “The full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a…ABC17News.com2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeIlhan Omarilhan omar investigation
Rep. Ilhan Omar challenges legality of Trump administration search of her homeBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar is fighting back against the Trump administration’s search of her home earlier this week – disputing its legality and demanding the return of her property seized by federal agents. Omar’s attorneys sent a letter Friday, obtained by CNN, to prosecutors at the Justice Department, saying,ABC17News.com4d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeIlhan Omaromar home search
Victims of sexual abuse with NDAs would be able to speak freely under new bill from GOP committee leaderBy Jake Tapper, Dugald McConnell, CNN (CNN) — Survivors of sexual abuse would be free to speak about their experiences even if they sign a nondisclosure agreement under a new bill put forward by the House Republican leading the Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Congress. Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said the push to protect survivors’ABC17News.com1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeJames Comerepstein investigation bill
GOP lawmaker gives expected timeline for Mitch McConnell’s returnBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — House Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff have told him they are hoping the senator – who has had an extended absence from Washington due to health issues – will return when the Senate comes back into session on September 14. AlthoughABC17News.com2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJames ComerMitch McConnellmcconnell health update
