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Walz Faces Scrutiny Over Nutrition Fraud Probe, Won't Seek Reelection

3/3/2026

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The U.S. House committee investigating federal nutrition programs says Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's administration did not comply with a September 2024 subpoena related to the Feeding Our Future scandal, which allegedly defrauded $300 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
Representative Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) said the governor's staff did not provide documents requested in the subpoena.
Walz's incomplete response raised concerns about safeguards against fraud in federal nutrition programs.
Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection.

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The U.S. House committee investigating federal nutrition programs says Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's administration did not comply with a September 2024 subpoena related to the Feeding Our Future scandal, which allegedly defrauded $300 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
Representative Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) said the governor's staff did not provide documents requested in the subpoena.
Walz's incomplete response raised concerns about safeguards against fraud in federal nutrition programs.
Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection.