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January 7

Slain Ohio dentist's brother-in-law says 'domestic dispute' 911 call came from party guest, not wife

Family clarifies Ohio dentist's wife did not make 911 call months before Columbus couple's alleged murder. Police continue seeking person of interest.

January 7

Minnesota Quality Learning Center featured in Nick Shirley video shuts down, state says

The Minnesota daycare featured in viral YouTube fraud video has closed, state records confirm. Quality Learning Center became infamous after the exposé.

January 7

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison defends fraud prosecution, says office has done 'enough'

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison defended fraud prosecution efforts, calling Republican criticism political theater amid major scandal involving alleged COVID-era theft.

January 7

GOP sees Minnesota Senate seat in play after Walz quits re-election amid massive fraud scandal

Republicans see opportunity in Minnesota's open Senate seat as fraud scandal rocks Democratic Party. GOP optimistic about flipping blue state in 2026.

January 7

Vivek Ramaswamy reveals running mate in Ohio governor’s race

Vivek Ramaswamy announces Ohio Senate President Rob McColley as his running mate for the 2026 Ohio governor's race, with a Cleveland rally planned.

January 7

Sen Amy Klobuchar says she's 'seriously considering' a gubernatorial bid

While Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is abandoning his run for re-election, Sen. Amy Klobuchar told CNN she is "seriously considering" a run for governor.

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

Minnesota AG dismisses fraud scandal as 'political theater'

'The Ruthless Podcast' co-host Josh Holmes joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Minnesota AG Keith Ellison's comments as the state grapples with a fraud scandal.

January 7

Left-wing Dems steer $1M to addiction group operating above Minneapolis Somali restaurant amid fraud fallout

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst targets alleged Minnesota federal funding amid fraud scandal, seeking to redirect $1 million from addiction recovery organization to enforcement.

January 7

Pam Bondi dispatches federal prosecutors to Minnesota following Somali fraud allegations

Attorney General Pam Bondi sends federal prosecutors to Minnesota amid fraud allegations as Health and Human Services freezes billions in childcare funding.