January 8 Comer says Walz 'retaliated' against whistleblowers who warned of Minnesota fraud for years Rep. James Comer accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of retaliating against whistleblowers who warned about widespread fraud for years in the state.
January 7 Familiar groups mobilize immediately after ICE shooting of Minnesota protester Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot after allegedly attempting to run over ICE agents, sparking immediate nationwide mobilization by far-left groups.
January 7 Feds launch operation targeting Minnesota refugees for potential deportation amid fraud investigation Federal immigration officials launch major operation in Minnesota to review refugee cases from travel ban countries, potentially leading to deportations.
January 7 Noem puts Newsom on notice, vows California probe after Minnesota fraud bust Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warns California Gov. Newsom that federal investigators are coming after Minnesota fraud busts.
January 7 Noem unloads on Walz over ICE raid criticism: ‘Really? You’re worried about taxpayer dollars?’ Political clash erupts as Noem defends ICE immigration enforcement while Walz calls federal operations "ridiculous" in misspelled social media post.
January 7 Judge clears way for Minnesota welfare fraud ringleader to forfeit Porsche, millions held in accounts Alleged mastermind of Minnesota's $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case faces forfeiture of luxury Porsche, designer bags and $5.2 million in assets.
January 6 Minnesota hotel removed from approved federal lodging list after allegedly refusing to accommodate ICE agents The GSA removed a Minnesota Hampton Inn from federal lodging programs after the hotel refused to accommodate ICE agents, preventing 4 million-plus federal employees from staying there.
January 6 ICE launches 'largest immigration operation ever' in Minneapolis, acting director says Acting ICE director says agency conducting "largest immigration operation ever" in Minneapolis, targeting fraud and criminal illegal aliens in DHS crackdown.
January 6 Somali UN ambassador linked to questionable Cincinnati health service agency, RFK Jr. deputy says Federal investigation reveals Somalia's U.N. ambassador connected to Cincinnati health agency with fraud conviction. HHS promises "more to come" on probe.
January 5 Walz's lieutenant governor and progressive Senate hopeful slammed for leadership amid Somali fraud crisis Minnesota Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is taking criticism, including from inside her own party, for her leadership during a massive fraud scandal in the state.