Congress to Investigate Harris-Walz Ties Amid Border Crisis Hearing

House Republicans are intensifying their investigations into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris as Congress reconvenes. A hearing titled 'The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Victim Perspectives' is scheduled to be livestreamed, focusing on Harris's management of the immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. This scrutiny comes amid a backdrop of criticism regarding Harris's previous role as 'border czar' and her attempts to distance herself from the crisis following President Biden's exit from the race. In addition to the border crisis, Walz is facing inquiries related to his alleged connections with Chinese Communist Party officials and the Wuhan lab, which has been implicated as a potential source of the COVID-19 virus. The House Oversight Committee's investigation into Walz highlights concerns over his support for the Hormel Institute, which has ties to a Chinese military-backed company, raising questions about national security and foreign influence. Moreover, the Justice Department has been actively pursuing fraud cases related to COVID-19 recovery funds, with over 3,500 individuals charged and significant amounts of stolen funds recovered. Recent developments include a bribery case linked to the Feeding Our Future trial, where fraudulent activities resulted in the misappropriation of millions in federal funds. As the election approaches, the focus on Harris and Walz reflects a strategic shift by House Republicans, who are redirecting their efforts from Hunter Biden to these prominent figures in the Biden administration, aiming to hold them accountable for their actions and decisions during their respective tenures.