Tim Walz, a veteran and former high school teacher, was supported by VoteVets during his unexpected bid for Congress in 2006 against six-term Republican incumbent Gil Gutknecht, who was expected to win due to significant fundraising advantages. In current political developments, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly in negotiations with Donald Trump, seeking assurances regarding a $15 million state ballot infrastructure in exchange for his endorsement, though his wife opposes the endorsement. Additionally, The Assembly has launched a new Greensboro bureau to enhance local journalism coverage in North Carolina. In the corporate world, a former IBM employee alleges wrongful termination linked to discriminatory practices tied to race and sex quotas, claiming his Performance Improvement Plan was vague and unjustified. Lastly, reports have emerged suggesting Governor Walz has misrepresented his family's use of IVF for conceiving their children, contradicting earlier public statements on the matter.