January 14, 2026 Federal fraud faces Senate showdown as Thune taps Ernst to lead reforms after Minnesota scandal Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst will spearhead legislative package to prevent taxpayer fraud after Senate DOGE caucus leader's extensive oversight work.
January 14, 2026 GOP senator pushes to create anti-fraud special inspector general after Minnesota fraud revelations Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing for a federal watchdog to investigate alleged child assistance fraud across the country following revelations in Minnesota.
January 13, 2026 Walz slammed for flip-flop after praising fraud prosecutor he said should be fired last week: 'Don't pretend' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces backlash after praising departing prosecutor Joe Thompson, despite calling for his firing just one week earlier.
January 13, 2026 Trump to cut federal payments to sanctuary cities starting Feb 1 over immigration policies President Donald Trump will suspend payments to sanctuary cities starting Feb. 1. He also criticized Minnesota officials over alleged widespread fraud.
January 13, 2026 Minnesota fraud probe fuels IRS crackdown calls on nonprofit accused of Hamas links IRS called to investigate CAIR-California tax-exempt status after Chairman Jason Smith refers the nonprofit, alleging misuse of taxpayer funds and unlawful activity support.
January 13, 2026 Trump vows day of 'reckoning and retribution' in Minnesota as more ICE agents flood to Minneapolis President Donald Trump vowed "day of reckoning" for Minnesota as more ICE agents head to Minneapolis amid fraud crackdown.
January 13, 2026 Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in US Trump administration ends temporary protection status for Somalia, requiring several thousand Somali nationals to leave U.S. by March 17 deadline.
January 12, 2026 Nonprofit revenue totals surge amid growing scrutiny after major fraud cases Nonprofits reported hundreds of billions in revenue as major fraud cases spark scrutiny of taxpayer-funded programs across multiple states in 2024.
January 12, 2026 Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey admits fraud crisis is real, says 'everybody could have done more' to prevent it Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faced tough questions about massive fraud in Minnesota programs but avoided directly criticizing Gov. Tim Walz's response.
January 12, 2026 Refugee flood isn’t smart policy, it’s the gift that keeps on taking Many immigrants cost taxpayers up to $400,000 per person lifetime, while 89% of Somali households are using welfare programs, new studies reveal.