January 2, 2026 DAVID MARCUS: Stop gaslighting us about Minnesota's new Somali-themed state flag Minnesota's new state flag allegedly resembles Somalia's flag, but officials deny the obvious similarities. Is this political gaslighting in action?
January 2, 2026 FLASHBACK: Local Minneapolis reporter 'did not see any children' while investigating Quality Learning Center KSTP reporter Jay Kolls conducted a Jan. 2025 investigation into alleged fraud occurring at Minnesota daycare centers, finding no children at the facilities.
January 2, 2026 Minnesota fraud scandal intensifies debate over stripping citizenship Massive alleged fraud in Minnesota daycare programs sparks federal review of denaturalization for naturalized citizens who obtained citizenship fraudulently.
January 1, 2026 SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud SBA suspends 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400 million fraud scheme involving PPP and disaster loans during COVID-19 pandemic response.
January 1, 2026 Independent journalist says he's gotten death threats, told he'll be 'Kirked' over Minnesota fraud viral video Nick Shirley faces escalating harassment over Minnesota daycare fraud investigation as federal officials halt childcare payments following his viral video.
January 1, 2026 GOP lawmaker demands Minnesota fraud be treated as 'organized crime' scheme Rep. Mike Haridopolos compares alleged Minnesota fraud to mafia-style crime, arguing that billions in taxpayer dollars were stolen and demand federal intervention.
January 1, 2026 CNN roasted for ‘effort to discredit’ Shirley’s viral reporting on alleged fraud at Minnesota daycare centers CNN was mocked by everyone from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and prominent conservative pundits to average Americans for an "effort to discredit" reporting from Nick Shirley.
January 1, 2026 Washington Post calls for stricter SNAP qualifications, widespread fraud crackdown after Minnesota scandal The Washington Post editorial board called on the Trump administration to reform SNAP after journalist Nick Shirley exposed over $100 million in alleged Minnesota daycare fraud.
January 1, 2026 Nick Shirley responds to CNN 'hit piece' on his Minnesota fraud investigation Journalist Nick Shirley spoke to Valuetainment about CNN's Whitney Wild questioning him outside a Minnesota daycare center he's accused of committing fraud.
January 1, 2026 Critics warn Minnesota legislation now taking effect is setting up the 'next billion-dollar fraud' Minnesota paid leave law takes effect Jan. 1, granting workers up to 20 weeks of benefits, but critics say the program could be exploited for fraud.