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FBI Leads 22 Minnesota Daycare Warrants, Emmer Attacks Walz

4/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Agents executed 22 search warrants at Minnesota daycare centers and Somali-linked businesses on April 28, 2026.
House Whip Tom Emmer accused Governor Tim Walz of letting billions be stolen and called his credit-taking “more BS”.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel rebuked Governor Tim Walz for claiming credit, saying the FBI, Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) drafted and executed the warrants.

History

Historical Context

The 1993 Waco siege, a 51-day standoff that left four ATF agents and 76 Branch Davidians dead, sparked nationwide distrust of federal raids. That distrust resurfaced after the 1992 Ruby Ridge confrontation and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, which cited Waco as motivation. In April 2026, FBI Director Kash Patel and DHS agents executed 22 warrants in Minnesota, reigniting the same federal-state tension.

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Story summary

Agents executed 22 search warrants at Minnesota daycare centers and Somali-linked businesses on April 28, 2026.
House Whip Tom Emmer accused Governor Tim Walz of letting billions be stolen and called his credit-taking “more BS”.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel rebuked Governor Tim Walz for claiming credit, saying the FBI, Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) drafted and executed the warrants.

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