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Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s recent comments about Somali immigrants via MinnPost. The cartoon is part of Sack’s regular contributions to the platform.

Minnesota’s congressional representatives and staff took 74 free trips to countries like France, Israel, Greece, and Mexico since early 2025, funded by special interests. Examples include Rep. Tom Emmer and Rep. Michelle Fischbach traveling to Israel, and Rep. Pete Stauber and Fischbach attending a trip to Greece hosted by a conservative advocacy group.

Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer faced criticism after telling immigrants at a conservative town hall to assimilate into American culture or 'go the hell back to where they came from.' Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Somali immigrant and fellow Minnesota representative, responded on social media, highlighting her own assimilation to Congress.

Food stamp enrollment in the U.S. dropped by over 4 million people after new restrictions under a law enacted in July 2025. Minnesota's participation fell 3.55%, with a 12.58% error rate in SNAP payments, exceeding the federal threshold of 6%. The law requires states with high error rates to cover part of the program's cost, and the Senate's draft farm bill excludes a Democratic proposal to reverse this requirement.

Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving 'undercover' are restricting bodycam footage from public access, with 66 cases since April 2025 where such protections were used. The Minnesota Reformer highlights concerns about accountability and the frequency of this practice.

Tom Emmer dismisses concerns raised by law enforcement regarding the Clarity Act. The article focuses on Emmer's response to criticism about the legislation from law enforcement agencies.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) discusses his approach to managing the Republican majority in the House, emphasizing the importance of emotional management when dealing with party members. Emmer adopts a softer touch despite his naturally blunt demeanor to effectively lead the slim GOP majority.

Republican lawmakers are calling for a permanent ban on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) as a House vote approaches. Tom Emmer, the House majority whip, is advocating for his Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. The act has passed the House but needs to pass the Senate.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and the Department of Justice criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for claiming credit for federal fraud raids targeting childcare and Medicaid fraud in Minneapolis. Walz defended the raids as a result of state-federal collaboration but faced backlash for his rhetoric and past criticism of federal law enforcement.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer criticized Governor Tim Walz for claiming credit for federal fraud raids in Minneapolis, accusing Walz of allowing $9 billion in taxpayer theft. The DOJ and FBI conducted the raids targeting fraudulent childcare and Medicaid businesses, while Walz defended state-federal collaboration in combating fraud. The DOJ responded to Walz's claims with a public rebuke, asking for more information.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer praised federal raids in Minneapolis targeting Somali-owned businesses for fraud, calling it a 'crystal clear' message against taxpayer abuse. The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) raided 22 sites, including childcare facilities accused of billing for non-existent services. Emmer criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for allegedly ignoring welfare fraud allegations.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer praised federal raids on Somali-owned businesses in Minnesota as part of a fraud investigation, highlighting law enforcement's message against taxpayer fraud. The FBI and HSI raided 22 sites, including childcare facilities accused of billing for non-existent services, with Quality Learning Center and Baby Halimo Child Care specifically mentioned. Emmer criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for allegedly ignoring welfare fraud allegations.

A GOP lawmaker blamed Democrats for withholding funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, arguing it endangers American safety. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer criticized Democrats for blocking a funding bill and highlighted the 'flawless' performance of law enforcement despite payroll uncertainties. The suspect, Cole Allen, targeted Trump administration officials and shared anti-Trump rhetoric.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer warned Rep. Ilhan Omar that she would 'be held accountable to the fullest extent' if found involved in or benefiting from fraud. This follows a Wall Street Journal report citing financial disclosures listing Omar and her husband's assets between $6 million and $10 million.

Rep. Ilhan Omar's revised financial disclosure, which significantly reduced her reported assets, has failed to quell Republican criticism, with House Minority Whip Tom Emmer accusing her of fraud and antisemitism. The amended filing shows assets between $18,004 and $95,000, down from a prior estimate of $6 million to $30 million, while Republicans demand investigations into alleged ties to a Minnesota fraud scheme.

Rep. Ilhan Omar's revised financial disclosure, which significantly reduced her reported assets, has drawn criticism from Republicans, including House Minority Whip Tom Emmer, who accused her of fraud and antisemitism. The amended filing shows her assets dropped from $6M–$30M to $18K–$95K, prompting calls for investigations into potential financial misconduct.

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) accused Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) of being a 'complete fraud' amid controversy over her financial disclosures, which initially overstated her net worth by millions but were later amended. Omar's office attributed the discrepancy to an accounting error, while House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) called for an ethics investigation.

Minnesota Republicans are strategically targeting Democratic candidates in an open Senate race, favoring Peggy Flanagan over Angie Craig as a more 'far-left' challenger. Flanagan, the lieutenant governor, is criticized for progressive policies like Medicare for All and her alignment with figures like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Republicans argue her platform and ties to controversial policies, such as anti-ICE protests, create an advantage in the 2026 election.

Minnesota Republicans are targeting Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan as their primary challenge in the 2026 Senate race, believing she is a stronger opponent than Rep. Angie Craig. Flanagan, a Democratic frontrunner, faces criticism for her 'far-left' policies, including Medicare for All and anti-ICE activism, while Republicans highlight her potential vulnerability amid reports of $9 billion in government benefit fraud.

The U.S. House rejected a Democratic-led war powers resolution seeking to limit President Trump's authority in the Iran conflict, with Republicans blocking the measure. The vote was 213-214, with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) introducing the resolution and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) being the lone Republican to support it. Democrats argue the conflict constitutes a war requiring congressional oversight, while Republicans defend Trump's military actions.

Republicans are promoting tax cuts and larger refunds as a strategy to gain an edge in the 2026 midterm elections, citing an 11% increase in average refunds to over $3,400. Democrats oppose the cuts, arguing they favor corporations and the wealthy, while Republicans claim working Americans and small businesses benefit. Key GOP figures like House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Rep. Riley Moore emphasize voter perception of economic relief.

Republicans are leveraging increased tax refunds and the Working Families Tax Cuts Act as a campaign strategy for the 2026 midterms, citing an 11% rise in average refunds to $3,400. Democrats oppose the tax cuts, arguing they favor corporations and the wealthy, while Republicans claim working Americans and small businesses benefit. GOP leaders emphasize voter perception of economic relief as critical to retaining House control.

Gandi Mohamed, a member of a Minnesota Somali family, is set to plead guilty in a $14 million fraud case involving federal child nutrition funds. The case has sparked criticism of Attorney General Keith Ellison over a 2021 meeting with suspected fraudsters, with political figures accusing him of complicity.

Gandi Mohamed, a member of a Minnesota Somali family implicated in a $14 million fraud scheme, is set to plead guilty in a case that has drawn political scrutiny over Attorney General Keith Ellison's 2021 meeting with the family. The scandal involves fraudulent claims to federal child nutrition funds, with critics accusing Ellison of enabling fraud through political connections.