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Ilhan Omar is addressing the longstanding allegation she married her brother to commit immigration fraud.

During an interview with MS NOW's Chris Hayes, the Minnesota congresswoman was asked whether her former husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, is actually her brother, responding, "Not to my knowledge."

Omar also called the allegations "insane," pushing back against claims surrounding her 2009 marriage to Elmi. The allegations have circulated for years, though no evidence has publicly established that Elmi is her brother.

The interview comes after federal agents raided Omar's Washington, D.C., home on October 12 as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

Trump has denied involvement in the raid, while the Justice Department says agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant.

According to Reuters, investigators are examining whether Omar or members of her family made false statements in immigration paperwork dating back decades.

John Anderson, the legendary country singer known for hits like "Swingin'" and "Straight Tequila Night," has died ... according to his family.

The Country Music Hall of Famer's family announced his death Wednesday in a statement shared on his official social media accounts.

"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend," his family wrote.

They continued ... "To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives. To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every ordinary moment feel special."

Newly released bodycam footage shows the chaotic moments leading up to a Mississippi police officer fatally shooting a 1-year-old boy during a suspected shoplifting incident at Walmart.

The disturbing video captures officers rushing into the parking lot of a Senatobia Walmart on June 14 after receiving reports that two women suspected of stealing diapers and baby clothes were fleeing the store.

The footage shows the women getting into a gray sedan with 1-year-old Kohen Wiley inside as officers approach the vehicle and repeatedly order the driver to stop.

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Halloween's been slowly sneaking up on us ... and now it's right around the corner. But if you don't have your costume picked out yet, don't panic!

You still have some last-minute options available that everyone at the Halloween party will actually get -- and TMZ's rounded up some of the best ones from Amazon!

We're talking super recognizable stuff ... like "K-Pop Demon Hunters," "Obsession," Punch the Monkey and more!

But you're gonna have to act fast if you want your killer costume to arrive on time! Check out our faves below!

If you're after something instantly -- and internationally -- recognizable, you can't go wrong with this Rumi costume.

The Disguise 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Adult Rumi Costume features the powerhouse pop star's iconic yellow jacket and high-neck crop top.

It's also super detailed ... down to the purple tassel and knee-high socks. Just throw your hair up in a dragon braid and you'll have officially transformed into a demon-slaying superstar!

Shop the Disguise 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Adult Rumi Costume

This Halloween costume's about to be your new obsession ... because it allows you to embody one of the year's most memorable horror characters.

The "Obsession"-inspired Nikki Freeman Costume includes Nikki's iconic red zebra top and black shorts from that party scene.

Plus, think of the opportunities! Just snag a little fake blood and a breakaway bottle and you can recreate Freaky Nikki's big freakout at your own Halloween party.

Shop the 'Obsession' Nikki Freeman Costume

And if you're looking to win the award for most messed up couple's costume, you could snag this Bear Bailey Costume, too.

The green-and-white striped shirt comes complete with a Cassell's Music patch ... so pair it with the Nikki costume and there will definitely be no mistaking your get-ups.

Bonus points if you grab a One Wish Willow, too.

Shop the 'Obsession' Bear Bailey Costume

Can't decide if you want to be Ilya Rozanov or Shane Hollander for Halloween? Well, you don't have to choose, thanks to this "Heated Rivalry"-inspired shirt.

The Come to The Cottage Tee features one blue half for Hollander's jersey, while the other half is black like Rozanov's uniform.

The best part? It's a cute crop top so you'll actually be able to get some re-wear value even after Halloween's over!

Shop the Come to The Cottage Tee

If quick and low-effort is your M.O. ... it couldn't be easier to dress up as the internet's most beloved baby snow monkey.

This Snug Fit Unisex Adult Monkey Onesie is just what you need to roll up as Punch the Monkey at this year's Halloween bash. Plus, they're practically pajamas ... so you can be cute and comfy all night long.

Shop the Snug Fit Unisex Adult Monkey Onesie

And, of course, your Punch costume wouldn't be complete without this Punch Monkey Plush Toy.

Punch completely won over social media for the way he cuddled an orangutan plushie after his mom rejected him.

So, with this precious plushie in hand, your Punch costume will surely steal the show ... and some hearts!

Shop the Punch Monkey Plush Toy

Another year, another iteration of a Taylor Swift costume at your disposal! This one's super simple, but still as recognizable as the pop princess herself.

If you wanna dress up as Sports Fan Taylor, it's as easy as grabbing this iconic Stevie Knicks Shirt!

And if you don't have the energy to do an in-depth hairstyle for the holiday, you're in luck ... all you need is to throw it up in a ponytail and you're done!

Shop the Stevie Knicks Shirt

Who wants to be a faithful on Halloween? Bring on the deception and treachery by channeling your inner traitor with this "Traitors"-inspired Medieval Cloak and Hood!

Sure, no one will trust you the whole night ... but at least you'll be rocking an ensemble that would make style icon Alan Cumming proud.

Shop the Medieval Cloak with Hood

If any of these costumes speaks to you, you better act fast ... because Halloween will be here before you know it!

Patricia "Tan Mom" Krentcil claims she nearly ended up in handcuffs after an encounter with ICE agents ... and she believes her famously dark tan made her a target.

During a recent episode of her "Light Tan Up" podcast with friend and co-host Adam Barta and guest Tom Arnold, Tan Mom recalled walking out of a restaurant with her girlfriend when she says ICE agents stopped her and questioned whether she was an American citizen.

Patricia says she told the agents she was a U.S. citizen ... but claims the situation nearly escalated to the point where she was going to be handcuffed and taken away, all because of her dark complexion.

Russell Brand says he's got god in his corner during his ongoing sexual assault trial in London.

In a video posted Wednesday, the accused actor and his wife, Laura Brand, are talking about the trial ... admitting they'll be "extremely cautious" about what they say.

Laura mentioned that anytime they pull up to the courthouse, she feels like she's been putting on armor and gearing up for battle ... prompting Brand to whip out his Bible.

Fresh off Kim Kardashian's 46th birthday, we're celebrating the next best thing to her sizzling snaps: her most iconic Halloween costumes through the years!

Mermaid, Cher and "Clueless" are just a taste of Kim K’s killer Halloween costume collection.

In 2022, she went all in as Mystique from Marvel's "X-Men" Universe, rocking the character’s signature blue body paint, fiery red hair and barely-there look!

Christa Pike is making significant strides in her recovery after surviving a botched execution in Tennessee ... but doctors are still trying to determine the extent of any lasting psychological and cognitive damage ... TMZ has learned.

An attorney for Christa tells TMZ ... she's continuing to improve physically and is now able to walk more on her own. The attorney says Christa's speech has also improved, and she's now able to communicate more clearly and form full sentences.

However, her attorney says her cognitive and psychological functioning are still being monitored and it could take another month or longer before there's a clearer picture of any potential long-term effects from the ordeal.

Before this sweet girl turned into a Disney star, she was just dressing up as Belle from "Beauty and the Beast."

In 2015, she played the daughter of the Evil Queen in Disney's musical fantasty film "Descendants." She hit the stage with Hailee Steinfeld, Jamie Lynn Spears, and Kelsea Ballerini for a Britney Spears tribute performance.

Twitch streamer Manuel Otto's channel and livestream were pulled by the streaming platform after the gaming creator's apparent suicide, TMZ has learned.

A spokesperson for Twitch said the company "moved quickly" to remove both Otto's channel and the video to "prevent it from being viewed by others."

The spokesperson added, "What took place is horrible, and the mental health and wellbeing of our community matters deeply to us."

New Mexico's Attorney General says Donald Trump's administration has been blocking his investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, TMZ has learned.

Attorney General Raúl Torrez sat down with Jakson for "TMZ In The Know" ... where he tells us Trump and U.S. AG Todd Blanche have been hindering their efforts to dig into the accused pedophile's crimes.

Torrez tells us they submitted a Touhy request earlier this year for unredacted and unrestricted access to complete Epstein files ... and they were "stonewalled."

Sarah Palin's asking her followers to send prayers Ron Duguay's way amid his cancer battle.

The former Vice Presidential candidate took to her Instagram story Sunday to share photos of her boyfriend in his hospital bed, leaning on her faith during this tough time.

One photo shows Sarah holding the former NHL star's hand, which she captioned ... "Prayers for Ron Duguay so appreciated."

Ex-NFL star Cordarrelle Patterson was treated like any other arrestee, apparently ... because cops had no issue slapping handcuffs on him, as photos obtained by TMZ show.

We've obtained photos from Patterson's arrest on Saturday ... and they show the former Pro Bowl running back and return specialist standing in a gray T-shirt and shorts with his hands restrained behind his back.

As we reported ... Patterson was arrested after cops responded to a call about a domestic disturbance.

The JPMorgan exec being sued for alleged sexual harassment by an ex-JPMorgan banker says she's tired of dealing with “vile” jokes about her as she battles her accuser in court ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the exec, Lorna Hajdini, claims she cannot even walk down the street “like a normal human being” due to the false claims brought by the banker.

She says she has been waiting for over a year to “clear her name” over the claims made by John Doe.