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- Comer, House Oversight demand answers in Minnesota fraud hearing, call on Walz to testify - House Republicans invite Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify about alleged fraud rings in state social services programs. Chairman James Comer schedules hearing for Jan. 7.
- Bipartisan House China panel slams Beijing’s Taiwan drills as ‘deliberate escalation’ - China conducts two-day military exercises around Taiwan with rockets, bombers and assault ships as House Select Committee on China warns of deliberate escalation by Beijing.
- Swalwell attacks GOP legislative record as Republicans accuse Democrats of engineering shutdown - Congress passes only 61 bills in 2025 session as Rep. Eric Swalwell and Sen. Ron Johnson trade blame over legislative gridlock and government shutdown standoffs.
- Senate pressure mounts as Minnesota fraud scandal continues to unfold - Senator Jim Banks calls for federal investigation into alleged Minnesota childcare fraud involving fake daycare centers and Somali networks.
- Ilhan Omar disclosures show husband’s companies surged in value as Minnesota reels from $9B fraud - Disclosures show that companies owned by the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar surged in value, from under $1,000 to up to $25 million, as investigations into Minnesota fraud continue.
- The biggest losers of 2025: Who fell flat as the year closed - Democratic Party faces internal divisions in 2025 as progressives challenge establishment figures while President Joe Biden's legacy crumbles and party leaders struggle with direction.
- Walz slammed in wake of viral video that raises daycare funding questions: 'Needs to be held accountable' - Politicians demand accountability from Minnesota Gov Tim Walz after viral video showed a seemingly inactive Minneapolis daycare center that reportedly received millions in state funds.
- Kentucky congressman announces death of longtime aide and campaign manager - Rep. Andy Barr mourns the Christmastime death of longtime aide Tatum Dale, calling her the "heart and soul" of his team for over 15 years.
- Democrats warn Trump green-lighting Nvidia AI chip sales could boost China’s military edge - Congressional Democrats oppose NVIDIA's advanced H200 chip sales to China, with lawmakers calling the decision a threat to U.S. military security.
- Five sleeper races that could upend 2026 – from Pennsylvania’s Alleghenies to New Mexico - Five unexpected 'sleeper' election contests could surprise voters in 2026, from Mississippi's 2nd congressional district to Nebraska's gubernatorial seat.