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December 12

Whistleblower warns massive fraud is happening in Ohio Somali community, Minnesota ‘just tip of the spear’

On the heels of Minnesota’s still-unfolding massive social services fraud scandal, a whistleblower is exposing a similar scheme occurring among the Ohio Somali community.

December 12

Minnesota's Somali fraud scandal exposes the hidden cost of immigration

Minnesota benefits fraud involving Somali immigrants costs taxpayers over $250 million through allegedly bogus programs, revealing fiscal impacts of mass migration.

December 12

Family of slain Chicago officer sues city, says department ignored warnings about dangerous partner

The family of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit after she was fatally shot by partner Carlos Baker on duty over the summer.

December 11

Viral footage shows DoorDash driver allegedly pepper-spraying customer's food order during delivery

Shocking footage shows a DoorDash driver pepper-spraying a customer's Arby's order in Evansville, and a criminal investigation was launched after a couple fell ill.

December 11

Minnesota investigation: The shadowy money system Somalis rely on — and terrorists can exploit

Minnesota's $1 billion welfare fraud schemes spark federal investigation into hawala money transfers potentially benefiting al-Shabaab terrorist group.

December 11

MN fraudsters blew taxpayer cash on luxuries out of reach for most Americans, feds say

Tens of millions of dollars in stolen funds remains tied up as a result of the "Feeding Our Future" fraud scheme in Minnesota.

December 11

Trump dealt major blow as Indiana Senate rejects redistricting map that would’ve added 2 GOP House seats

It's decision day in red state Indiana as the state Senate votes on congressional redistricting championed by President Trump. The new map would create two more GOP-dominated districts.

December 11

Mike Lindell launches Minnesota governor bid with vow to target Walz over ‘rampant fraud’ as scandal widens

President Donald Trump-ally and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launched a Republican campaign for Minnesota governor amid investigations into Gov. Tim Walz's alleged role in COVID-19 fraud.

December 11

Autopsy reveals Wisconsin grad school student’s cause of death after she disappeared walking home from bar

Wisconsin student Eliotte Heinz's death ruled accidental drowning after body found in Mississippi River. Autopsy shows high alcohol levels in tragic case.

December 11

Republican rift puts spotlight on high-stakes showdown over Trump-driven red state redistricting

Trump pressures Indiana Republicans to redraw congressional maps, threatening primary challenges against resisters as state Senate prepares crucial vote.