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Congressional Hearing to Address Daycare Fraud Exposed by Videos

1/16/2026

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Rep. Andy Biggs will lead a congressional hearing on January 21, 2026, addressing fraud.
The hearing will feature Nick Shirley, whose videos exposed alleged fraud in daycare and autism centers.
Biggs says federal investigations are underway and calls for accountability.
Minnesota's Department of Human Services acknowledged payment delays affecting providers and families, while the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has frozen billions in funding.

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Rep. Andy Biggs will lead a congressional hearing on January 21, 2026, addressing fraud.
The hearing will feature Nick Shirley, whose videos exposed alleged fraud in daycare and autism centers.
Biggs says federal investigations are underway and calls for accountability.
Minnesota's Department of Human Services acknowledged payment delays affecting providers and families, while the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has frozen billions in funding.