Show Notes
The Trump administration is reportedly trying to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar of her U.S. citizenship and deport her — a move her spokesperson calls "no basis in law." Legal experts say denaturalization is an arduous process with a "really, really high" standard, and the case centers on whether her father misrecorded her age when she was a minor. In Washington, D.C., in 2026, a sitting congresswoman faces an investigation that critics call political intimidation. If you follow stories of power, law, and the people caught in the crosshairs, follow the podcast for more. Based on public records and news reports.
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