March 17 Map shows glaring scope of auto theft increase in Walz's Minneapolis: 'Deterrence problem' Minneapolis saw a sharp rise in auto thefts in January and February of 2026, which a former state trooper says is part of a broader problem of a lack of deterrence.
March 17 Senate Republican expands childcare fraud crackdown to more blue states Senate HELP Chair Bill Cassidy, R-La., is expanding his childcare fraud probe to target New York, Michigan and Oregon over alleged improper federal payment rates.
March 13 Walz in the hot seat as critics' predictions on his controversial new law come true: 'Concerning trends' Critics say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's paid leave program is already causing problems in the state as concerns about the massive fraud problem continue to mount.
March 11 Minnesota human services officials skip fraud hearing as Walz promises reform Minnesota human services officials skip fraud hearing as frustrated lawmakers demand accountability. Gov. Walz promises reform amid ongoing fraud concerns.
March 10 Blue-state governors move to keep heat on Noem as DHS fires back Democratic governors vow to pursue accountability for Kristi Noem despite her departure from office, promising investigations into immigration enforcement.
March 6 WATCH: Walz, Ellison, Omar refuse to answer when pressed on fraud after contentious fraud hearing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison stay silent after heated House hearing on alleged $10 billion fraud scandal that rocked the state government.
March 5 Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil Kristi Noem ousted from Trump's DHS after controversial hearings. Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly considered as replacement for Homeland Security chief.
March 5 Comer claims whistleblowers warned Walz for years about Minnesota fraud and were told to 'stand down' House Republicans claim Minnesota employees warned Gov. Walz about fraud for years but were told to "stand down" in $240 million scandal probe.
March 5 Tafoya rips Walz 'dodging' accountability in hearing, unveils plan to fight fraud: 'Full weight of the law' Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya slammed Tim Walz over his testimony on Minnesota's fraud scandal, calling his responses completely inadequate.
March 5 Tom Emmer calls for Tim Walz, Keith Ellison to 'serve jail time' if fraud coverup allegations are true Rep. Tom Emmer calls for a deeper probe into Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison, alleging they may have delayed fraud accountability to protect their own political power.