House Oversight Chairman James Comer says Rep. Ilhan Omar is at the top of the suspect list in massive Minnesota pandemic-era fraud. Ethics complaints are expected as investigators examine daycare and healthcare funding, earmarks, and a venture firm tied to Omar’s husband. Comer says the House Ethics Committee must handle any member wrongdoing. Questions now center on whether public dollars were funneled through PACs and nonprofits to benefit insiders.
President Trump told reporters the military is reviewing strong options as Iran’s crackdown may be crossing a red line. He said the United States stands ready to help Iranians seeking freedom.