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• Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence - Jack Smith told Congress that witnesses gave 'different perspectives' than Cassidy Hutchinson regarding President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 actions.
• Boebert hits back at Trump after veto of Colorado water bill, raises retaliation concerns - Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized President Donald Trump's veto of the bipartisan Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which would have lowered water payments for residents.
• 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.