June 19, 2026 Walz approval rating craters to lowest level ever and trails Trump amid massive fraud scandal: 'Tired of it' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's approval rating drops to 39%, falling below President Trump's 42% in the state amid a massive fraud scandal under his watch.
June 18, 2026 Fraudsters accused of ripping off America’s grandparents face new crackdown under GOP bill Sen. Ashley Moody introduced two bills targeting fraud in federal childcare programs and scams against seniors, strengthening oversight and penalties.
June 10, 2026 Minnesota man marks FBI's first arrest from DOJ's 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list FBI Director Kash Patel announced the first arrest from the DOJ's Most Wanted Fraudsters list as a Minneapolis grocery owner faces fraud charges.
June 10, 2026 'Squad' Dem dismisses fraud probe speculation after $29M net-worth drop Rep. Ilhan Omar denies facing an Ethics Committee investigation amid growing questions about a reported drop in net worth of roughly $29 million.
June 9, 2026 Vance refers Tim Walz, Minnesota attorney general to DOJ for criminal investigation over state's alleged fraud Vice President JD Vance announced the referral of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison to the DOJ for criminal investigation over alleged fraud.
June 8, 2026 Minnesota fraud report accuses state AG of 'incompetence, willful blindness or worse' A 205-page House report alleges Keith Ellison and Tim Walz knew about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes years earlier than they publicly claimed.
June 8, 2026 Walz administration ignored fraud warnings as billions vanished, House oversight report alleges House Oversight Committee report alleges Gov. Tim Walz turned a blind eye to billions in fraud in Minnesota's social services programs for years.
June 5, 2026 Reporter's Notebook: GOP bets on fraud crackdown as economic woes surge ahead of midterms House Republicans push anti-fraud bills as a midterm campaign strategy, but only pass one of three measures this week amid Democratic opposition.
June 3, 2026 Trump says anti-fraud efforts are uncovering billions in waste, claims savings could balance budget Trump claims Republicans are uncovering enough government fraud to balance the federal budget, while accusing Democrats of being "in on the act."
May 30, 2026 Nick Shirley blasts California lawmakers for what some have dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Journalist Nick Shirley accuses California lawmakers of shielding taxpayer-funded NGOs from scrutiny after the Assembly advanced AB 2624 privacy bill.