January 7, 2026 Emmer warns Walz could end up 'in cuffs' amid Minnesota fraud claims House GOP leader calls for Tim Walz to resign over alleged $9 billion fraud in Minnesota programs, warns the governor may leave office "in cuffs."
January 7, 2026 GOP sees Minnesota Senate seat in play after Walz quits re-election amid massive fraud scandal Republicans see opportunity in Minnesota's open Senate seat as fraud scandal rocks Democratic Party. GOP optimistic about flipping blue state in 2026.
January 7, 2026 Sen Amy Klobuchar says she's 'seriously considering' a gubernatorial bid While Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is abandoning his run for re-election, Sen. Amy Klobuchar told CNN she is "seriously considering" a run for governor.
January 7, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 Left-wing Dems steer $1M to addiction group operating above Minneapolis Somali restaurant amid fraud fallout Republican Sen. Joni Ernst targets alleged Minnesota federal funding amid fraud scandal, seeking to redirect $1 million from addiction recovery organization to enforcement.
January 7, 2026 Scathing audit reveals more fraud concerns inside top Minnesota agency with fabricated documents, 'misconduct' Minnesota audit reveals $425 million in grants lacked oversight, with missing reports and alleged document fabrication at DHS behavioral health program.
January 7, 2026 Pam Bondi dispatches federal prosecutors to Minnesota following Somali fraud allegations Attorney General Pam Bondi sends federal prosecutors to Minnesota amid fraud allegations as Health and Human Services freezes billions in childcare funding.
January 7, 2026 Top health policy expert calls Minnesota fraud ‘disgusting,’ warns Obamacare issues are nationwide Health policy expert calls Minnesota's social services fraud "disgusting" and warns similar Obamacare fraud is happening nationwide across multiple states.
January 7, 2026 Audio of Ellison meeting with convicted fraudsters resurfaces as lawyer alleges Walz, AG share blame Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faces scrutiny over a 2021 audio recording with alleged Somalian fraudsters who stole millions from taxpayers.