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• Walz 'has been an absolute failure' in combating fraud, says GOP gubernatorial challenger Robbins - Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins challenges Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over fraud scandals, claiming billions in tax dollars were stolen during pandemic.
• Trump-backed Van Epps sworn in as GOP hits 220 seats — but incoming Greene exit threatens razor-thin majority - Republican Matt Van Epps sworn into House, giving GOP 220-213 majority. Tennessee special election victory provides breathing room for Republican control.
• California GOP rep makes re-election decision after considering running in Texas: source - Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., has decided not to run in Texas and will seek California's gerrymandered 48th Congressional District, a source told Fox News.
• The Tennessee 'waltz': Republicans and Democrats dance around special election results meaning - Tennessee special election results spark debate over 2026 midterms as Republicans maintain House seat despite heavy Democratic spending and efforts.
• Democrats’ surge in Tennessee throws new uncertainty onto GOP’s 2026 House map - Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election with Trump's backing, but Democrats see hope in narrower margin.
• Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election victory - Republican Matt Van Epps defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th district special election, keeping GOP seat in red district Trump won by 22 points.
• Trump-backed Republican touts 'great turnout for us' in must-win special election for GOP - Tennessee special election for GOP House seat draws national attention as Republican Matt Van Epps faces Democrat Aftyn Behn in closely watched race.
• Nikki Haley’s son urges GOP to step in as Gen Z reaches breaking point on jobs, housing - Nikki Haley's son slams Republican leaders as a 'glorified nursing home' over Gen Z's economic struggles, including record unemployment and a housing affordability crisis.
• Trump forces Indiana GOP into redistricting reversal in race to draw new MAGA map - Indiana's Republican-controlled House reconvenes Monday for congressional redistricting after President Donald Trump pressured lawmakers to create another GOP district.