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January 7, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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.

January 6, 2026

Minnesota hotel removed from approved federal lodging list after allegedly refusing to accommodate ICE agents

The GSA removed a Minnesota Hampton Inn from federal lodging programs after the hotel refused to accommodate ICE agents, preventing 4 million-plus federal employees from staying there.

January 6, 2026

ICE launches 'largest immigration operation ever' in Minneapolis, acting director says

Acting ICE director says agency conducting "largest immigration operation ever" in Minneapolis, targeting fraud and criminal illegal aliens in DHS crackdown.

January 6, 2026

Somali UN ambassador linked to questionable Cincinnati health service agency, RFK Jr. deputy says

Federal investigation reveals Somalia's U.N. ambassador connected to Cincinnati health agency with fraud conviction. HHS promises "more to come" on probe.

January 5, 2026

Walz's lieutenant governor and progressive Senate hopeful slammed for leadership amid Somali fraud crisis

Minnesota Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is taking criticism, including from inside her own party, for her leadership during a massive fraud scandal in the state.

January 5, 2026

Over 1,000 arrested in ‘massive’ Minnesota operation, including murderers, rapists, pedophiles

Federal authorities have arrested over 1,000 in Minnesota, including alleged murderers, rapists, pedophiles and gang members, after surging agents to the state.

January 2, 2026

Former Vikings captain Jack Brewer opens up about witnessing Minnesota's 'Somali elite' amid fraud revelations

Somali community leaders in Minnesota defended themselves against fraud allegations, and former NFL player Jack Brewer alleges widespread welfare abuse in the state.