Raid

Via TPM: The FBI has raided the home of Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska.

Investigators arrived at the Republican senator's home in Girdwood shortly before 2:30 p.m. Alaska time, said Dave Heller, FBI assistant special agent.

Heller said he could not comment on the nature of the investigation.

The Justice Department has been looking into the seven-term senator's relationship with a wealthy contractor as part of a public corruption investigation.

TPMmucker has a comprehensive background on Sen. Stevens and the investigation.