In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By STEPHEN GROVESFebruary 6, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican, is scrutinizing companies tied to the husband of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar. Comer requested records from Timothy Mynett, Omar's husband, concerning two companies that experienced a significant increase in value between 2023 and 2024, based on Omar's financial disclosures. This action is unusual as the Oversight Committee typically investigates government officials outside of Congress, while the Ethics Committee handles matters involving lawmakers and their families. Omar's spokesperson dismissed Comer's request as a "political stunt" and a smear campaign. Omar herself has previously called allegations surrounding her finances "misleading" and based on conspiracy theories.

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