Minnesota Fraud Exposed - Page 16

January 14

GOP senator's Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act would force Minnesota fraudsters to repay stolen taxpayer funds

Sen. John Cornyn's SOMALIA Act would impose permanent debarment and repayment requirements on childcare providers convicted of fraud in federal programs.

January 14

House Dem lashes out at 'racist' MN fraud probe amid major investigation in his own state

After branding Minnesota’s fraud hearing “racist," Rep. Dave Min, D-Calif., insists California hasn’t seen similar fraud even as state audits flag numerous agencies vulnerable to fraud.

January 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.