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Fraud Scandal: Minnesota Leaders Accused of Inaction on $9B Misappropriation

3/6/2026

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House Oversight Committee members scrutinize a fraud scandal involving federally funded social services in Minnesota.
The committee's report alleges Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General, knew of fraud concerns in 2019.
The report states their inaction allowed an estimated $9 billion in taxpayer funds to be misappropriated.
Republicans accuse state leadership of prioritizing political considerations over accountability.
Walz and Ellison deny wrongdoing and defend their actions.

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House Oversight Committee members scrutinize a fraud scandal involving federally funded social services in Minnesota.
The committee's report alleges Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General, knew of fraud concerns in 2019.
The report states their inaction allowed an estimated $9 billion in taxpayer funds to be misappropriated.
Republicans accuse state leadership of prioritizing political considerations over accountability.
Walz and Ellison deny wrongdoing and defend their actions.