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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 31 MIN

Minnesota’s Somali-Linked Fraud

from Straight to The Point With Catherine Herridge · host darius derakshan

From LA Times Media Group | EXCLUSIVE: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer confirms he will ISSUE SUBPOENAS to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison and says he will hold both Minnesota Democrats in CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS if they won’t commit to testifying about alleged Somali Fraud happening in their state. According to Comer, new “credible Democrat whistleblowers” have come forward with more evidence, including documents. Comer told us he intends to refer Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to the House Ethics Committee, saying her family’s net worth has “skyrocketed” during her time in Congress. During our full sit-down with the Chairman, we also discussed the 2026 midterm elections, Republican chances of keeping the House, concerns that Democrats will impeach President Trump if they don’t, and Comer gave us an exclusive update on the investigation into Democrat fundraising giant ActBlue. Our team asked Governor Walz, AG Ellison, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and the DOJ for comment. We will update if they respond. (00:00) Introduction  01:20 Governor Tim Walz Subpoena  01:57 Walz: Contempt of Congress  03:13 Half a Dozen Whistleblowers With Receipts  04:16 MN AG Keith Ellison “More Liability” Than Governor Walz, Subpoenas As Early As January 28  06:14 Investigating Campaign Contributions to Walz  07:20 Investigating AG Ellison Tapes and Campaign Contributions  09:31 Comer: Congresswoman Omar “Top of the Suspect List”  10:45 Ethics Committee Referral  11:30 Will Investigate Alleged Fraud In Red States  12:40 Investigating Larger Fraud Conspiracy: “Branching Out To Other States”  14:25 Pay to Play?  16:31 Disappointment: Criminal Referrals “Gathering Dust” on AG Bondi’s Desk  18:28 Biggest Complaint Of Every Republican…"There Haven’t Been Enough Arrests”  19:46 Debanking Americans: Biden Administration Pressure On Regulators?  22:15 ActBlue Investigation Update: Action Before The Midterms  25:25 Does Speaker Johnson Have Control GOP Conference?  26:10 Midterms: If Democrats Take The House They Will Try To Impeach President Trump  27:10 Polymarket Midterm Odds: Can GOP Hold the House?  27:48 Comer Encouraged to Run For Kentucky Governor, Believes in Term Limits  28:00 CBS News Vs Independent Journalism Which Is “On A Roll” Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

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From LA Times Media Group | EXCLUSIVE: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer confirms he will ISSUE SUBPOENAS to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison and says he will hold both Minnesota Democrats in CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS if they won’t commit to testifying about alleged Somali Fraud happening in their state. According to Comer, new “credible Democrat whistleblowers” have come forward with more evidence, including documents. Comer told us he intends to refer Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to the House Ethics Committee, saying her family’s net worth has “skyrocketed” during her time in Congress. During our full sit-down with the Chairman, we also discussed the 2026 midterm elections, Republican chances of keeping the House, concerns that Democrats will impeach President Trump if they don’t, and Comer gave us an exclusive update on the investigation into Democrat fundraising giant ActBlue. Our team asked Governor Walz, AG Ellison, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and the DOJ for comment. We will update if they respond. (00:00) Introduction 01:20 Governor Tim Walz Subpoena 01:57 Walz: Contempt of Congress 03:13 Half a Dozen Whistleblowers With Receipts 04:16 MN AG Keith Ellison “More Liability” Than Governor Walz, Subpoenas As Early As January 28 06:14 Investigating Campaign Contributions to Walz 07:20 Investigating AG Ellison Tapes and Campaign Contributions 09:31 Comer: Congresswoman Omar “Top of the Suspect List” 10:45 Ethics Committee Referral 11:30 Will Investigate Alleged Fraud In Red States 12:40 Investigating Larger Fraud Conspiracy: “Branching Out To Other States” 14:25 Pay to Play? 16:31 Disappointment: Criminal Referrals “Gathering Dust” on AG Bondi’s Desk 18:28 Biggest Complaint Of Every Republican…"There Haven’t Been Enough Arrests” 19:46 Debanking Americans: Biden Administration Pressure On Regulators? 22:15 ActBlue Investigation Update: Action Before The Midterms 25:25 Does Speaker Johnson Have Control GOP Conference? 26:10 Midterms: If Democrats Take The House They Will Try To Impeach President Trump 27:10 Polymarket Midterm Odds: Can GOP Hold the House? 27:48 Comer Encouraged to Run For Kentucky Governor, Believes in Term Limits 28:00 CBS News Vs Independent Journalism Which Is “On A Roll”

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