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Sen. Johnson Demands Records on $9B Fraud Allegations

2/5/2026

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) is demanding oversight records from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Governor Tim Walz about an alleged $9 billion fraud in social services.
He requested detailed records on suspected fraud in childcare and Medicaid, setting a February 17 deadline to allow possible subpoena actions.
Johnson highlighted a YouTube video alleging DHS programs paid $111 million to fraudulent entities.

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) is demanding oversight records from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Governor Tim Walz about an alleged $9 billion fraud in social services.
He requested detailed records on suspected fraud in childcare and Medicaid, setting a February 17 deadline to allow possible subpoena actions.
Johnson highlighted a YouTube video alleging DHS programs paid $111 million to fraudulent entities.