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Georgia lawmaker accused of ripping off taxpayers with pandemic unemployment fraud announces retirement

Georgia 3 days ago

Georgia lawmaker accused of ripping off taxpayers with pandemic unemployment fraud announces retirement

Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett was accused of unemployment fraud and charged with making false statements to collect $13,940 in COVID benefits while working.

DOJ charges ex-Georgia Democrat lawmaker with allegedly fraudulently obtaining COVID unemployment benefits

Georgia 6 days ago

DOJ charges ex-Georgia Democrat lawmaker with allegedly fraudulently obtaining COVID unemployment benefits

Former Georgia lawmaker Karen Bennett allegedly fraudulently claimed nearly $14,000 in COVID unemployment benefits while working from home during the pandemic.

Maine nonprofit with Somali ties reportedly sees state funding shut off after fraud claims

Minnesota Fraud Exposed December 30

Maine nonprofit with Somali ties reportedly sees state funding shut off after fraud claims

Maine suspends funding to Gateway Community Services after fraud allegations surface, with state seeking over $1 million in improper Medicaid payments.

Trump official freezes millions in SBA aid to Minnesota, slams Walz’s policies as breeding ‘endemic’ fraud

Minnesota Fraud Exposed December 23

Trump official freezes millions in SBA aid to Minnesota, slams Walz’s policies as breeding ‘endemic’ fraud

Trump official halts $5.5 million in Minnesota SBA aid, citing "endemic" fraud under Gov. Walz's leadership in 2025 federal crackdown on welfare abuse.

Major study reveals why COVID vaccine can trigger heart issues, especially in one group

Health December 17

Major study reveals why COVID vaccine can trigger heart issues, especially in one group

Stanford researchers identify two proteins that cause rare heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination, offering insights into myocarditis prevention.

One chart lays bare the sprawling fraud network Minnesota officials missed

Minnesota Fraud Exposed December 15

One chart lays bare the sprawling fraud network Minnesota officials missed

One chart shows how Feeding Our Future's massive COVID fraud scheme operated in plain sight, exploiting federal meal programs meant for low-income children in Minnesota.

Noem announces $1B FEMA payout to Georgia as Trump administration eyes agency overhaul

Georgia December 11

Noem announces $1B FEMA payout to Georgia as Trump administration eyes agency overhaul

Georgia receives $1 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for storm recoveries and pandemic response efforts as Trump administration looks to revamp FEMA.

Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

Immigration December 3

Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

SBA launches federal probe into Somali community groups linked to $1 billion Minnesota COVID fraud scandal involving Gov. Tim Walz's administration.

Detroit car club saves suburban coffee shop from foreclosure during COVID lockdowns

Media November 29

Detroit car club saves suburban coffee shop from foreclosure during COVID lockdowns

Elie El-Haddad's European car group Eurotic of Detroit creates community connections at Birmingham coffee shop DayCap Café through regular automotive meetups and events.

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US officials delayed warning public about heart inflammation risk from COVID shot: report

Coronavirus May 21

US officials delayed warning public about heart inflammation risk from COVID shot: report

US may not need AstraZeneca's vaccine, Fauci says

Coronavirus: Ask an expert April 2, 2021

US may not need AstraZeneca's vaccine, Fauci says

'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' raises over $1M for Actors Fund

Media January 4, 2021

'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' raises over $1M for Actors Fund

Miami stumbles behind rest of Florida in economic reopening

Florida June 19, 2020

Miami stumbles behind rest of Florida in economic reopening