Minnesota Fraud Exposed

Tim Walz demands federal government ‘pay for what they broke’ after Homan announces Minnesota drawdown

FEDERAL FALLOUT

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Tim Walz demands federal government ‘pay for what they broke’ after Homan announces Minnesota drawdown

Hawley clashes with Minnesota AG Ellison over fraud: ‘You ought to be indicted’

'YOU HELPED FRAUDSTERS'

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Hawley clashes with Minnesota AG Ellison over fraud: ‘You ought to be indicted’

Prosecutor who left Minnesota office amid anti-ICE unrest joins Don Lemon defense team

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Prosecutor who left Minnesota office amid anti-ICE unrest joins Don Lemon defense team

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Homan tells Minnesota leaders to say 'thank you' instead of demanding reimbursement as ICE operation ends

Homan tells Minnesota leaders to say 'thank you' instead of demanding reimbursement as ICE operation ends

Walz faces scrutiny while proposing $10m aid after Somali fraud fallout

Walz faces scrutiny while proposing $10m aid after Somali fraud fallout

Don Lemon defiant after pleading not guilty in Minnesota church case, vows he will 'not be intimidated'

Don Lemon defiant after pleading not guilty in Minnesota church case, vows he will 'not be intimidated'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey questions the value of federal surge operation

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey questions the value of federal surge operation

Josh Hawley stands by accusations after fiery Senate hearing clash with Minnesota AG Ellison

Minnesota Fraud Exposed 2 days ago

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.

Tim Walz demands federal government ‘pay for what they broke’ after Homan announces Minnesota drawdown

Immigration 3 days ago

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.

Cruz targets Minnesota-style fraud with bill requiring proof before federal childcare payouts

Senate Hearings 3 days ago

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.

Hawley clashes with Minnesota AG Ellison over fraud: ‘You ought to be indicted’

Senate 3 days ago

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.

Prosecutor who left Minnesota office amid anti-ICE unrest joins Don Lemon defense team

Politics 4 days ago

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

Federal welfare spending is a fraud magnet — and taxpayers are paying the price

Opinion 4 days ago

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.

Hawley targets Minnesota fraud, CCP-linked money at Senate hearing: 'Taxpayers robbed blind'

Senate Hearings 5 days ago

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 woman sentenced to prison for $325K SNAP fraud scheme

Minnesota Fraud Exposed 6 days ago

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.

Minnesota DHS whistleblower details 'smear campaign' after reporting fraud concerns to state

Fox News 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."

West Virginia worked with ICE — 650 arrests later, officials say Minnesota-style 'chaos' is a choice

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.

DHS fires senior CBP official for allegedly leaking sensitive information

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.

Trump admin uncovers 'staggering' $8.6 billion in suspected California small business fraud

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.

Comer probes sudden wealth jump tied to Ilhan Omar's husband, eyes link to Minnesota fraud

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.

The border gets the attention while fraudulent government benefits bleed taxpayers dry

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.

SCOOP: Thousands of violent illegal immigrants arrested in Minnesota as admin vows ‘we will not back down’

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.

Childcare expert exposes key roadblock to uncovering potential fraud schemes in Minnesota: 'Really difficult'

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.

Massive Minnesota fraud case puts AG Keith Ellison under microscope as climate ties resurface

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.

Potential Walz successor unleashes on state's sanctuary policies: 'The rule of law matters'

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."

Trump claims Minnesota fraud exceeds $19B, faults Biden administration

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.

Behind the scenes: Trump and White House rally behind Noem as ‘radicals’ demand ouster

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.

Minnesota Gov Walz, AG Ellison to testify in House investigation into alleged $9B welfare fraud

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.

The most unique thing Trump could do with stolen money recovered from blue states

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.

Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’

Tim Walz January 29

Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares, "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.

EXCLUSIVE: Senate bill targets Minnesota-style ‘runaway fraud’ to force scammers to repay taxpayers

Minnesota Fraud Exposed January 29

EXCLUSIVE: Senate bill targets Minnesota-style ‘runaway fraud’ to force scammers to repay taxpayers

Sen. Joni Ernst's new bill would create early-warning systems for federal fraud, require documented attendance for childcare payments and mandate recovery of improper payments.

Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor bid after Walz ends re-election run amid massive fraud scandal

Tim Walz January 29

Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor bid after Walz ends re-election run amid massive fraud scandal

Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for governor, she announced Thursday, after Gov. Tim Walz dropped his re-election campaign.

Trump taps Colin McDonald for newly-created role of assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement

Donald Trump January 28

Trump taps Colin McDonald for newly-created role of assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement

President Donald Trump nominated Colin McDonald as assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement in a newly created DOJ division.

Voter-roll scrutiny escalates in Minnesota as biggest counties face sweeping records demands

Minnesota Fraud Exposed January 28

Voter-roll scrutiny escalates in Minnesota as biggest counties face sweeping records demands

Conservative legal nonprofit RITE president and CEO Justin Riemer requests election records from Minnesota's most populous counties amid ongoing welfare fraud scandal investigations.

DAVID MARCUS: Spurning Trump means Mayor Jacob Frey owns Minneapolis mess

Opinion January 28

DAVID MARCUS: Spurning Trump means Mayor Jacob Frey owns Minneapolis mess

Trump offers Minneapolis Mayor Frey a deal on immigration enforcement, demanding cooperation with federal agents in exchange for reduced operations.

I've worked thousands of money laundering cases — fraud is a national security threat

Opinion January 28

I've worked thousands of money laundering cases — fraud is a national security threat

Minnesota fraud cases involving daycare centers and medical providers demonstrate how fraud serves as an entry point for money laundering and organized crime.

Minnesota shakeup shifts leadership not strategy, White House says, pushing back on ‘retreat’ claim

Minnesota Fraud Exposed January 27

Minnesota shakeup shifts leadership not strategy, White House says, pushing back on ‘retreat’ claim

Border czar Tom Homan takes control of Minnesota immigration operations as Trump seeks cooperation from Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after recent violence.