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Sen. Hawley tells Minnesota AG Ellison 'you ought to be indicted'

Hawley accused Ellison of helping people later charged in a welfare-fraud scheme and called for criminal charges.

Sen. Hawley tells Minnesota AG Ellison 'you ought to be indicted'
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At a Senate hearing, Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of helping people later charged in a major welfare-fraud scheme and called for his indictment. Ellison denied the accusation, and committee chairman Rand Paul urged them to lower the temperature.

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Senator who accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison during a Senate hearing

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Keith Ellison
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Josh Hawley Questions Keith Ellison Over Fraud Allegations

At a Senate hearing, Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of mishandling or aiding fraud and raised a campaign contribution; Ellison denied the allegations and challenged Hawley. Reports also describe both men calling for the other to resign. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Ellison’s rebuttal and portray Hawley’s approach as combative or performative. Center outlets present the exchange as a heated back-and-forth, giving both men’s accusations and denials attention. Right-leaning outlets center Hawley’s fraud allegations and calls for Ellison to face prosecution, with some also reporting Ellison’s denials.

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