Jon Slavet, tech entrepreneur and Republican, announces run for governor

Republican state Representative Kristin Robbins has accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of failing to combat fraud effectively, claiming that billions in tax dollars were misappropriated during the pandemic. Robbins, a gubernatorial challenger, highlighted the ongoing issues surrounding fraud in the state, particularly related to COVID-19 relief funds.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can implement a newly drawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, overturning a lower court's decision that deemed the map illegal for diminishing minority voting power. This ruling allows the Republican-drawn map to proceed despite previous legal challenges.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can revert to using its newly drawn congressional map, which is perceived to favor the Republican Party, for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This decision puts a hold on a lower court's ruling that deemed the map an illegal attempt to diminish minority voting power.

Republican Matt Van Epps was sworn in as the newest member of the House of Representatives on December 4, 2025, following his victory in a special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, where he defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn by a margin of 52% to 46%. This election was held on December 2, 2025, and was closely monitored due to its implications for the balance of power in Congress.