In the middle of a tense vote-a-rama, Democratic Sen. Tina Smith was suddenly rushed to George Washington Hospital after falling ill on the Senate floor.
She’s expected to stay overnight for observation — but her absence could shift the balance of power in a razor-thin vote.
And while voters were distracted by this health scare…
Minnesota’s Democrat Gov. Tim Walz quietly spent $430,000 in taxpayer funds preparing for a House hearing.
Legal fees? Or PR for a future presidential run?
We break down both stories below — and what they mean heading into 2026.
Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) hospitalized overnight after falling ill on the Senate floor.
Her absence could tip vote-a-rama results — no tie-breaker expected tonight.
Meanwhile, Gov. Tim Walz spent nearly half a million in taxpayer money preparing for DC testimony.
Coincidence? #Politics
