January 1, 2026 Nick Shirley fires back at CBS News reporter suggesting Minnesota daycare centers weren't 'fraudulent' Independent journalist Nick Shirley pushed back on a CBS News reporter's analysis of Minnesota daycares on X after finding there was no evidence of fraud.
December 31, 2025 Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of all those' Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a "giant scam" during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.
December 31, 2025 CNN panel erupts when panelist asks why MN Democrats dress like 'Handmaid's Tale' to appease Somali community CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings criticized Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for wearing a hijab, asking why Democrats "cater" to the Somali community.
December 31, 2025 Somali daycare in Minnesota broken into, key documents stolen in overnight burglary A Somali-run daycare in Minneapolis was allegedly broken into amid ongoing fraud investigations. Important employee and child documents reportedly missing.
December 31, 2025 Trump slams Walz and Newsom as 'Crooked Governors,' asserting their states are awash with fraud President Donald Trump blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., amid the unfolding fraud scandal.
December 31, 2025 ICE says Politico reporter Josh Gerstein is 'inciting violence against federal agents' after X post ICE accused Politico reporter Josh Gerstein of "inciting violence against federal agents" on Tuesday after his social media post about Minnesota's "stand-your-ground laws."
December 31, 2025 Fraud engulfs Minnesota as another blue state kicks off New Year with ID for trains — not votes Critics slam New Jersey's policy requiring photo identification for transit discounts but not voting, calling the disparity evidence of flawed Democratic state priorities.
December 31, 2025 Karoline Leavitt warns 'people will be in handcuffs' as feds zero in on Minnesota fraud scandal Trump administration launches fraud investigation in Minnesota, with White House warning "people will be in handcuffs" as state officials face pressure.
December 31, 2025 Former Walz rival says fraud has Minnesotans ‘fed up’ and demanding accountability Former Tim Walz rival Donna Bergstrom says Minnesota voters are "fed up" with fraud allegations and demanding accountability amid pressure.
December 31, 2025 Comer, House Oversight demand answers in Minnesota fraud hearing, call on Walz to testify House Republicans invite Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify about alleged fraud rings in state social services programs. Chairman James Comer schedules hearing for Jan. 7.