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Justice Department 14 hours ago Trump’s fraud czar nominee touts Minnesota blueprint to root out Obamacare fraud, senior scams New DOJ fraud division aims to recover $320 billion to $520 billion lost annually to taxpayer fraud, with Colin McDonald nominated to lead efforts against welfare scams.
Donald Trump 15 hours ago Trump's 'war on fraud' draws range of reactions during SOTU speech As President Donald Trump vowed to wage a "war on fraud" during his State of the Union address Tuesday, a panel of voters across the political spectrum had mixed reactions.
Donald Trump 16 hours ago Minnesota remains front line in Vance's 'war on fraud'; Walz given 60 days 'to clean up the systems' Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt of Minnesota Medicaid payments after an alleged billion-dollar fraud scandal. Mehmet Oz says it's the largest fraud enforcement ever.
Immigration 3 days ago 'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis Minnesota has zero convictions for female genital mutilation despite hundreds of thousands at risk nationwide and the state's large Somali population.
Donald Trump 5 days ago DOGE’s Medicaid data dump aims to expose fraud — but privacy and legal hurdles loom Elon Musk is touting the release of open-source Medicaid data as a breakthrough. But prosecutors and privacy experts say converting online tips into convictions could prove far more complicated.
Minnesota Fraud Exposed February 18 Heavily redacted audit finds Minnesota Medicaid had widespread vulnerabilities A Minnesota Medicaid review found vulnerabilities that could save taxpayers more than $1 billion, but key fraud risk details remained redacted from the public.
Somali Immigrant Community February 17 Minnesota Democrats demand reparations from ICE after losing $18 billion to Somali fraud Minnesota Democrats seek federal reparations after ICE operations while allegedly ignoring $18 billion in fraud losses to taxpayers from social programs.
Media February 17 Dr Oz details 'weaponization of fraud' in Minnesota, estimates total Medicaid fraud to be $100 billion Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz detailed the "weaponization of fraud" taking place in Minnesota on "The Katie Miller Podcast" on Tuesday.
Minnesota Fraud Exposed February 13 Josh Hawley stands by accusations after fiery Senate hearing clash with Minnesota AG Ellison Sen. Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of bribery during a heated Senate hearing over a $250 million fraud scheme, which Ellison denied.
Immigration February 12 Tim Walz demands federal government ‘pay for what they broke’ after Homan announces Minnesota drawdown Gov. Tim Walz is demanding the federal government “pay for what they broke" after the Tom Homan announced it would draw down its immigration enforcement presence in Minnesota.
Senate Hearings February 12 Cruz targets Minnesota-style fraud with bill requiring proof before federal childcare payouts Sen. Ted Cruz introduced the Payment Integrity Act after the alleged $9 billion childcare fraud in Minnesota. New rules require proof of care before federal payments are made.
Senate February 12 Hawley clashes with Minnesota AG Ellison over fraud: ‘You ought to be indicted’ Sen. Josh Hawley accuses Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of helping fraudsters in the Feeding Our Future case and accepting $10,000 in donations.
Politics February 11 Prosecutor who left Minnesota office amid anti-ICE unrest joins Don Lemon defense team The ex-US prosecutor resigned after 17 years at the Justice Department, and will appear in court Friday on Lemon's behalf
Opinion February 11 Federal welfare spending is a fraud magnet — and taxpayers are paying the price Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimates up to 10% of federal spending gets stolen through fraud. Congress faces calls to transfer welfare funding to states.
Senate Hearings February 10 Hawley targets Minnesota fraud, CCP-linked money at Senate hearing: 'Taxpayers robbed blind' A Tuesday Senate hearing is set to expose billions in federal assistance fraud linked to transnational groups and event the Chinese Communist Party.
Minnesota Fraud Exposed February 9 Minnesota woman sentenced to prison for $325K SNAP fraud scheme A Minnesota woman was sentenced to prison for $325,000 SNAP fraud scheme involving fake identities and pregnancy claims to steal government benefits illegally.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Flash February 8 Minnesota DHS whistleblower details 'smear campaign' after reporting fraud concerns to state Minnesota DHS whistleblower alleges Gov. Tim Walz knew about massive $9 billion fraud scheme since 2019, calling his public denials "absolutely false."
Illegal Immigrants February 8 West Virginia worked with ICE — 650 arrests later, officials say Minnesota-style 'chaos' is a choice ICE surge in West Virginia nets 650 illegal immigrants in two weeks with strong local cooperation, contrasting sharply with Minnesota-style protests.
Immigration February 7 DHS fires senior CBP official for allegedly leaking sensitive information DHS fires senior CBP official for allegedly leaking sensitive agent information to press as death threats against border agents surge 8,000% nationwide.
California February 7 Trump admin uncovers 'staggering' $8.6 billion in suspected California small business fraud California pandemic loan fraud totals $8.6 billion as Small Business Administration suspends over 111,000 borrowers. Kelly Loeffler criticized Biden administration.
Ilhan Omar February 6 Comer probes sudden wealth jump tied to Ilhan Omar's husband, eyes link to Minnesota fraud The House Oversight Committee is demanding records from Tim Mynett by Feb. 19 following scrutiny of his wife, Rep. Ilhan Omar, amid ongoing Minnesota fraud probes.
Opinion February 5 The border gets the attention while fraudulent government benefits bleed taxpayers dry Government benefits systems prioritize rapid enrollment over verification as federal auditors report 77% of improper payments stem from documentation gaps, creating predictable fraud.
Minnesota February 4 SCOOP: Thousands of violent illegal immigrants arrested in Minnesota as admin vows ‘we will not back down’ Department of Homeland Security announces arrests of over 4,000 illegal immigrants, including murderers, pedophiles and rapists in Minnesota enforcement operation.
White House February 4 Childcare expert exposes key roadblock to uncovering potential fraud schemes in Minnesota: 'Really difficult' Outdated systems make childcare fraud harder to detect, and states need modernized platforms to spot suspicious billing and attendance patterns, an expert says.
Minnesota Fraud Exposed February 3 Massive Minnesota fraud case puts AG Keith Ellison under microscope as climate ties resurface A sweeping fraud scandal is putting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in the spotlight, reviving questions about his controversial ties to progressive environmental causes.
Tim Walz February 1 Potential Walz successor unleashes on state's sanctuary policies: 'The rule of law matters' Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight sounded off on Gov. Tim Walz and other leading Dems, saying that the state is “cratering" as they treat the law like a “buffet."
Politics January 31 Trump claims Minnesota fraud exceeds $19B, faults Biden administration President Donald Trump renews attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar and Gov. Tim Walz over the Minnesota fraud scandal linked to the Somali community.
Kristi Noem January 30 Behind the scenes: Trump and White House rally behind Noem as ‘radicals’ demand ouster Kristi Noem retains President Donald Trump's full support despite Democratic criticism following fatal shootings during immigration crackdown operations in Minneapolis Twin Cities area.
Tim Walz January 30 Minnesota Gov Walz, AG Ellison to testify in House investigation into alleged $9B welfare fraud Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison will testify under oath next month in congressional investigation into alleged $9 billion Minnesota welfare fraud scandal.
Opinion January 30 The most unique thing Trump could do with stolen money recovered from blue states Trump administration claws back billions from Minnesota, California and should consider a lottery system to give back that money to disadvantaged Americans.