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January 16

Minnesota’s welfare fraud disaster exposes a national system designed to fail

Scammers bilked multiple Minnesota welfare programs for billions, revealing how federal funding structure makes U.S. welfare systems vulnerable to fraud.

January 15

EXCLUSIVE: HUD launches civil rights probe into Minneapolis over race-based housing priorities

The Department of Housing and Urban Development opened an investigation into Minneapolis housing policies for allegedly prioritizing racial preferences.

January 15

FBI arrests suspect after federal courthouse in Minneapolis windows smashed

The FBI arrested a man accused of smashing federal courthouse windows during a violent protest in Minneapolis on Jan. 7 in the wake of Renee Good's death.

January 15

SEC SCOTT BESSENT: How to stop fraud in Minnesota—and across the country

Treasury Department launches investigation into Minnesota fraud rings allegedly sending taxpayer funds overseas through money laundering schemes.

January 15

Minnesota's major newspaper demands ICE end 'occupation' of state

The Star Tribune, the largest newspaper in Minnesota, called in an editorial on Thursday for the ICE "occupation" of the state to come to an end.

January 15

Minnesota health care owner charged with yearslong Medicaid scam topping $3M

Minneapolis man charged with $3 million Medicaid fraud through Guardian Home Health. He faces eight felony theft counts for allegedly billing for fake services.

January 15

Obama wingman Eric Holder defended Walz's vetting — then Minnesota’s fraud scandal erupted

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was vetted by former Attorney General Eric Holder as then-Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 running mate before fraud scandal came to light.

January 14

Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe

Minnesota federal prosecutor Joseph Thompson and four others gave notice of their resignations after disagreements about the ICE-involved shooting.

January 14

YouTuber to testify before Congress on Minnesota's massive $9B fraud network investigation

House hearing to examine Minnesota fraud scandals including alleged $250 million COVID relief scheme. YouTuber Nick Shirley, who helped uncover fraud, will testify Jan. 21.

January 14

GOP senator's Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act would force Minnesota fraudsters to repay stolen taxpayer funds

Sen. John Cornyn's SOMALIA Act would impose permanent debarment and repayment requirements on childcare providers convicted of fraud in federal programs.