January 9 Bessent blames Walz as Treasury probes whether Minnesota fraud funds reached terror group al-Shabab Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Minnesota tax dollars could have potentially been diverted to terrorist organization al-Shabab through alleged fraud schemes.
January 8 Elon Musk responds to a former MSNBC host calling for 2028 Democrats to prosecute him Tesla founder Elon Musk called out ex-MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan after he said the next Democratic president should prosecute Musk as part of an accountability platform.
January 8 ICE confirms arrest of Somali illegal immigrant sex offender in Minneapolis ICE agents arrest Somali illegal immigrant convicted sex offender Mahad Abdulkadir Yusuf, who has an active warrant, in a targeted Minneapolis operation.
January 8 Blagojevich tells Walz if he didn't 'do it', go down fighting: ‘Makes me think his hands are unclean' Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who faced corruption charges, slams Tim Walz for 'quitting' reelection, saying it suggests unclean hands.
January 8 Comer says Walz 'retaliated' against whistleblowers who warned of Minnesota fraud for years Rep. James Comer accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of retaliating against whistleblowers who warned about widespread fraud for years in the state.
January 7 Familiar groups mobilize immediately after ICE shooting of Minnesota protester Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot after allegedly attempting to run over ICE agents, sparking immediate nationwide mobilization by far-left groups.
January 7 Feds launch operation targeting Minnesota refugees for potential deportation amid fraud investigation Federal immigration officials launch major operation in Minnesota to review refugee cases from travel ban countries, potentially leading to deportations.
January 7 Noem puts Newsom on notice, vows California probe after Minnesota fraud bust Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warns California Gov. Newsom that federal investigators are coming after Minnesota fraud busts.
January 7 Noem unloads on Walz over ICE raid criticism: ‘Really? You’re worried about taxpayer dollars?’ Political clash erupts as Noem defends ICE immigration enforcement while Walz calls federal operations "ridiculous" in misspelled social media post.
January 7 Judge clears way for Minnesota welfare fraud ringleader to forfeit Porsche, millions held in accounts Alleged mastermind of Minnesota's $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case faces forfeiture of luxury Porsche, designer bags and $5.2 million in assets.