For Democrats, the massive, multiyear social-services fraud scandal in Minnesota is a spiraling mess. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics newsletter:

Congressional Democrats have formally requested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to release the full, unedited video of U.S. military strikes on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, which occurred on September 2. The second strike reportedly resulted in the deaths of survivors from the initial attack, raising serious ethical concerns regarding military engagement protocols.

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized the recent failure of competing health care bills in the Senate, asserting that the proposals from both parties were 'designed to fail.' He emphasized the need for a solution to rising health care premiums, which have become a pressing issue for many Americans.

California Governor Gavin Newsom garnered significant attention at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) winter meeting, receiving a 'rock star reception' as he positions himself as a potential contender for the 2028 presidential race against Donald Trump. This event highlighted the growing interest among Democrats in identifying a strong candidate to challenge Trump in the upcoming election.

House Democrats have released new photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, featuring prominent figures such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. These images are part of a larger collection of thousands turned over to Congress, aimed at shedding light on Epstein's activities and connections.

The House Oversight Committee, led by Democrats, has released 19 photos of individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein, as part of a broader investigation into his activities. This release is a small portion of the 95,000 files obtained during the inquiry, aimed at uncovering the extent of Epstein's connections and the implications of his actions.

Bipartisan lawmakers in the Senate are advocating for the Pentagon to release unedited footage of a military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean. This push is part of a defense bill aimed at increasing transparency regarding controversial military operations that have resulted in civilian casualties.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from ICE custody following a federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration lacked a valid removal order against him. This decision comes after a prolonged period of detention that raised significant legal questions regarding his immigration status.

A federal judge has issued an order preventing U.S. immigration authorities from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, expressing concerns that he could be taken into custody shortly after his release from a detention center. This ruling follows a previous decision that found the Trump administration lacked a valid removal order against him.