House Oversight Demands Probe Into Ilhan Omar's Husband's Global Business Dealings

Lawmakers seek information on Tim Mynett's failed ventures in Africa and the Middle East.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The House Oversight Committee is expanding its investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) husband, Tim Mynett, and his business dealings overseas. Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) has demanded that Mynett turn over documents related to his company Rose Lake Capital's activities in countries like Somalia, Kenya, and the United Arab Emirates. This comes as Omar's personal wealth has reportedly skyrocketed in recent years, raising questions about the source of her newfound assets.

Why it matters

The probe into Mynett's international business ventures is part of a broader investigation into Omar's personal finances and potential conflicts of interest. As a member of the 'Squad' of progressive Democrats, Omar has faced scrutiny over her husband's business dealings and their impact on her political influence and net worth.

The details

Comer's committee is looking into Mynett's failed solar panel project in Africa, as well as a $10,699 airfare payment he received after discussions about a deal in Dubai. The committee is also examining the jump in Omar's reported assets, which went from virtually nothing to as much as $30 million in recent years. This coincided with the unfolding of a multi-billion dollar Somali social services scandal in Omar's district.

  • In February 2026, the House Oversight Committee demanded that Mynett provide information on his company's business dealings in Somalia, Kenya, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Mynett has until February 19, 2026, to respond to the committee's request.

The players

Rep. James Comer

The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, who is leading the investigation into Ilhan Omar's husband's business dealings.

Tim Mynett

The husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar, whose company Rose Lake Capital and failed winery eStCru LLC are the focus of the House Oversight Committee's probe.

Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota whose personal wealth and her husband's business dealings have come under scrutiny.

Rep. Michael Guest

The chairman of the House Ethics Committee, which has been asked to take over the investigation from the Oversight Committee.

Rep. Anthony Garbarino

A Republican member of the House Ethics Committee who believes the probe is better suited for that committee.

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What they’re saying

“She needs to explain to the American people how her net worth went from zero to $10 million in one year, and explain why the Biden Department of Justice was investigating her husband's financial activities over the course of that year, where her net worth ballooned up.”

— Rep. James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chairman (NewsNation)

“Ethics is the proper committee to investigate members.”

— Rep. Anthony Garbarino, House Ethics Committee Member (The Washington Post)

What’s next

The House Ethics Committee will decide whether to take over the investigation from the Oversight Committee. Mynett has until February 19, 2026, to respond to the Oversight Committee's request for information.

The takeaway

This probe into Ilhan Omar's husband's global business dealings and the corresponding rise in the congresswoman's personal wealth highlights ongoing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and ethical lapses among members of Congress. The investigation could have significant implications for Omar's political future.