Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar seized her phone and issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas. Some went to her relatives.
Why it matters: The search came three weeks before the midterms, in which Omar is seeking reelection. The Justice Department has historically avoided public actions against candidates within 60 days of an election.
Where they split: The dispute is whether the probe is routine law enforcement or an election-season use of federal power against a political opponent.
Center coverage, 8 sources: The center reports the seizure and subpoenas as investigative steps, noting the unclear scope and the unusual timing.
Left coverage, 11 sources: The left sees a pre-election search of a progressive lawmaker that breaks Justice Department norms and follows years of attacks from Trump.
Right coverage, 23 sources: The right sees long-standing questions about Omar's and her family's immigration history finally getting federal scrutiny.
What’s next: A federal magistrate judge has limited the Justice Department's access to materials seized from Omar's home, CNN reported.
