At Issue: July 5 — Qualls’ running mate defends Jan. 6 appearance, Peggy Flanagan in studio

A Minnesota Senate committee reported that two-thirds of reviewed Medicaid providers received disenrollment notices, though officials clarified this does not confirm fraud. Brian Nicholson, running mate for Kendall Qualls, defended his Jan. 6, 2021, presence at the U.S. Capitol, stating he left when violence erupted. Qualls dismissed a critical report as a 'hit piece.' Peggy Flanagan, a U.S. Senate candidate, discussed her stance on fraud and ICE in a studio interview.