Independent · Watch · October 20, 2026
Oct 19 · Obama condemns the federal probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar
The Hill — commercial stand-in (Nexstar): Inside the monthslong federal investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Grade B (82/100). Critic says ICE interviewed him in January
Lehrer score 82/100 (−18 unnamed source/unsourced figure: “[3:21] has confirmed to his sources: federal agents rummaged through trash cans”). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.
Leans on a longtime critic
Agrees: Omar not charged, denies allegations
Splits: Adds DNA report and grand jury
- Broken. Lehrer #7: Do not use anonymous sources or blind quotes except on rare and monumental occasions ([3:21] has confirmed to his sources: federal agents rummaged through trash cans)