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New federal raids in Minnesota highlight problem of fraud in children’s programs

Minnesota has been dealing with overlapping fraud investigations involving potentially billions of dollars in wasted federal funds

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Minnesota's Fraud Scandal Isn't an Immigration Problem. It's a Spending Problem.

Health care fraud is an all-too-common feature of the U.S. health care system, not only in Minnesota.

Reason · Mar 10

Ilhan Omar: ‘You know damn well I was going to respond to’ Trump’s State of the Union ‘lie’ about Somalis

Omar is one of just a handful of Democrats who spoke out during Trump’s nearly two-hour soeech

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Trump Blamed Amid Federal Prosecutor Resignations Over DOJ's 'Lack of Interest' in Renee Good's Case

Minnesota Gov. Walz blames US President Donald Trump for the resignation of several trusted federal prosecutors.

International Business Times UK · Jan 14

Justice Department prosecutors resign amid turmoil over Minnesota ICE shooting investigation

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors in the criminal section of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have announced their departures amid turmoil over the federal investigation into the killing of a woman by by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in…

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Minnesota Fraud Scandal: Tim Walz Poised to Quit 2026 Governor Race After Viral Row

Amid a viral £7.2 billion welfare fraud scandal and intensifying Republican pressure, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to withdraw from the 2026 race, marking a dramatic end to his political ambitions.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5

The Minnesota Welfare Fraud Story Is Really About a Broken Medicaid Bureaucracy

Federal Medicaid policy creates little incentive for states to stop potential fraudsters. Fixing that should be the priority, not demonizing Somali immigrants.

Reason · Dec 30, 2025

FBI, DHS escalate Minnesota fraud crackdown. Here's everything you need to know

Shirley's viral video caught the attention of Vice President JD Vance.

Axios · Dec 29, 2025

Elon Musk Calls Tim Walz a 'Crook' and Demands Prosecution Over £7bn Minnesota Fraud Scandal

Elon Musk branded Minnesota Governor Tim Walz a 'crook' on X and demanded prosecution amid federal investigations into £7 bn ($9 bn) fraud schemes

International Business Times UK · Dec 27, 2025

Key questions about Minnesota's fraud schemes and the billions in losses

Authorities have uncovered massive fraud in Minnesota, with billions of taxpayer dollars potentially lost

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025