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House GOP hearing highlights Minnesota fraud concerns - Roll Call

House Republicans sought Wednesday to draw attention to an emerging scandal in Minnesota of misuse of federal funds by Somali communities.

Roll Call · Jan 7

Trump Boasts of 'Perfect' Mental Score, Claims All Presidents Should Be 'Forced' to Take Cognitive Tests

Donald Trump demands mandatory cognitive tests for presidents after 'acing' his third exam at 79. Critics weigh in as the age debate hits a new high.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

Trump Mocked For 'Clown Makeup' And 'Shiny Orange' Tan as Kids Are 'Freaked Out' by New Look

Trump's Kennedy Centre appearance sparks social media uproar over his pink-tinted hair and deep spray tan. Critics mock his 'clown makeup' as kids react with shock.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

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"Put up or shut up now": Walz unleashed after announcing political exit

The governor predicted that Republicans will "lose dramatically" in November.

Axios · Jan 6

Hope Walz Admits Somali Fraud Scandal Has 'Enough Truth' as Father Tim Walz Abandons Minnesota Governor Race

Hope Walz admits 'enough truth' to fraud scandal as father Tim Walz quits governor race, citing family pressure and attacks on brother Gus.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

Kristi Noem to deploy 2,000 agents to Minnesota amid hunt for more fraud

The surge in federal agents comes as Minnesota is under scrutiny from the Trump administration for fraud in social services programs

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Trump touts ‘brilliant’ Venezuela attack in remarks at House Republicans retreat

President calls deposed leader Maduro a ‘violent guy’ in speech that receives warm reception from Republicans

The Guardian - US · Jan 6

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Tim Walz Accuses Trump of 'Poisoning' Minnesota Citizens, Quits Re-Election Race Amid Scandal

Tim Walz exits Minnesota governor's re-election race after Trump administration amplifies daycare fraud scandal, freezing federal childcare payments to the state.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

Minnesota fraud crisis claims political casualty as Tim Walz abandons reelection bid

Tim Walz says he wants to use his final days on uncovering fraud.

We Got This Covered · Jan 6

Trump Administration to Freeze £7.39 Billion Childcare Funding in Five Blue States

The Trump administration has ordered a freeze of £7.39 billion ($10 billion) in federal childcare and social services funding to five Democratic-led US states.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

Trump Calls Out Walz, Ilhan Omar And Other 'Slimeballs' For Stealing Billions

Trump criticises Minnesota's Walz and other 'Slimeballs' Democrats amid a fraud scandal, launching broad attacks on leadership while Walz drops out of the reelection race.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

'I Ended Tim Walz': Nick Shirley Claims Victory After Governor Drops 2026 Re-Election Bid

YouTuber Nick Shirley claims credit after Tim Walz announced he won't seek re-election as Minnesota governor, calling him a 'conspiracy theorist'.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

Tim Walz Storms Out of Press Conference Without Taking Questions After Dropping 2026 Re-Election Bid

Tim Walz shocked reporters by abruptly leaving Monday's press conference without answering questions after announcing he won't seek re-election.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

Inside Tim Walz's dramatic political fall

It's a stunning downfall for a man who vaulted onto the national stage less than two years ago and had been flirting with a 2028 run for president.

Axios · Jan 6

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Reason · Jan 6

What Does It Mean To 'Run' Venezuela?

Plus: Trump’s expanding view of U.S. power abroad, Zohran Mamdani touts the “warmth of collectivism,” and Tim Walz won’t seek reelection

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

California Risks Repeating Minnesota's Billion-Dollar Fraud Disaster as Whistleblowers Expose $250 Billion in Alleged Waste

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and controller hopeful Herb Morgan demand federal investigation after whistleblower tips reveal alleged systematic looting.

Reason · Jan 5

Tim Walz Drops Out of Minnesota Governor Race. Good Riddance.

Once a 2028 hopeful, the Minnesota Democrat is one of the most unlibertarian governors in the country.

Axios · Jan 5

Sen. Amy Klobuchar seriously considers run for Minnesota governor

The seat is open following Gov. Tim Walz's decision to scrap a bid.

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The Independent UK · Jan 5

Children of Minnesota lawmaker shot dead at her home beg Trump to remove conspiracy theory linking state’s governor to her death

Donald Trump shared a post suggesting that Tim Walz ordered the killing in revenge for Melissa Hortman voting to strip healthcare from illegal immigrants

The Guardian - US · Jan 5

Tim Walz says he will not run for third term as Minnesota governor

Announcement comes after ongoing fraud of social services cases became focus of ire for Republicans and Trump

Fortune · Jan 5

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops bid for reelection, citing ‘extraordinarily difficult year for our state’

Less than four months after launching his reelection campaign, Walz called it off.

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Tim Walz says he won’t seek third term as Minnesota governor amid fraud controversy – and Amy Klobuchar could step in

Amid speculation that he would not stand again, the 61-year-old Democrat said on Monday ‘that I can’t give a political campaign my all’

Axios · Jan 5

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends campaign for reelection

The two-term governor has faced mounting pressure over fraud in state programs.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

Minnesota Fraud Scandal: Tim Walz Poised to Quit 2026 Governor Race After Viral Row

Amid a viral £7.2 billion welfare fraud scandal and intensifying Republican pressure, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to withdraw from the 2026 race, marking a dramatic end to his political ambitions.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

The Latest on Gov. Tim Walz's Plans for the 2026 Minnesota Governor's Race

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could announce today that he is stepping down from the 2026 governor's race amid allegations of fraud in the state's daycare centres.

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