India, April 5 -- Laura Loomer praised the "power of independent journalism" after the United States revoked the permanent residency of a woman and her daughter, identified as a relative of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the decision was made based on her alleged support for Iran's government. They have both been arrested.

"Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status," the U.S. Department of States said in a release.

Loomer took credit for her report, in which she said she "exposed th...