A shooting occurred in Portland involving Border Patrol agents who claimed they acted in self-defense after the driver of a vehicle, believed to be linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, attempted to run over officers. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a vehicle flee the scene, with two people wounded and hospitalized. The FBI is investigating the incident, and local authorities are calling for transparency and thorough investigation.
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight held a hearing revealing that Minnesota has suffered approximately $9 billion in taxpayer fraud, with allegations that Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison ignored warnings, retaliated against whistleblowers, and failed to address widespread schemes, many linked to Minnesota's Somali community and overseas terrorist networks. Federal agencies are actively investigating and halting fraudulent activities, and lawmakers are calling for accountability and legislative reforms.
A major fraud scandal in Minnesota involving multiple safety-net programs, including a large school meal fraud scheme, has led to political fallout and the governor dropping his re-election bid. Federal and state investigations reveal systemic oversight failures, with allegations of misuse of funds across various programs, prompting systemic reforms and heightened scrutiny.
A viral video falsely accused Somali-run child care centers in Minnesota of fraud, leading to federal and state investigations. Despite initial claims, investigations found the centers were operating normally, but the federal government has frozen funding pending further verification by January 9. The situation has caused turmoil within the Somali community and uncertainty for families and providers, with ongoing investigations and political hearings expected to address the broader scope of potential fraud and community impact.
Minnesota is embroiled in a massive fraud scandal estimated to exceed $9 billion, involving multiple social service programs including child care, housing, and autism services, with federal investigations revealing widespread abuse and misappropriation of funds, leading to federal funding freezes and political controversy.
A viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers has prompted a federal and state investigation into the misuse of nearly $18 billion in public funds, with authorities emphasizing ongoing probes and denying specific allegations of criminal activity at the centers featured in the video. The incident has also sparked political and community debates over oversight and potential stigmatization of Somali Minnesotans.
Brown University has placed its vice president for public safety on leave and is conducting an after-action review following a mass shooting that resulted in two student deaths and nine injuries. The Department of Education is reviewing whether the university violated the Clery Act, and the university is working to enhance campus security measures. The incident has prompted federal and local law enforcement involvement and scrutiny of campus safety protocols.
The U.S. Department of Education is reviewing Brown University for potential violations of the Clery Act following a deadly campus shooting, focusing on campus security, emergency notifications, and compliance with federal safety requirements, with a deadline for submission of relevant documents by January 30, 2026.
Fraud in Minnesota's Medicaid programs may exceed $9 billion, with recent federal and state investigations revealing widespread, industrial-scale abuse, including fraudulent claims by providers and the shutdown of programs like Housing Stabilization Services amid allegations of massive financial misconduct.
Dr. Mark Chavez, involved in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his death, has been sentenced to eight months of home detention and three years of supervised release, as part of a broader federal investigation into Perry's overdose. Chavez admitted to obtaining and selling ketamine through fraudulent prescriptions, contributing to Perry's fatal overdose, and surrendered his medical license and passport.
Former NBA player Damon Jones is implicated in a major gambling scandal involving inside information, financial troubles, and legal issues, including using his championship ring as collateral for loans amid ongoing federal investigations into illegal gambling operations.
Federal authorities are investigating the MLB Players Association's for-profit venture, Players Way, which reportedly spent at least $3.9 million—possibly up to $10 million—on minimal activities since 2019, raising concerns about financial mismanagement and misuse of union funds amid allegations of nepotism and lack of transparency.
A federal investigation, 'Operation Royal Flush,' has charged 34 individuals, including members and associates of New York's notorious Mafia families, with orchestrating a high-tech poker rigging scheme that defrauded gamblers and generated millions over six years.
The federal mortgage fraud investigation against Senator Adam Schiff has stalled due to insufficient evidence, with ongoing efforts to gather more information, amidst political tensions and allegations of bias.
Prosecutors investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James found evidence that weakens some allegations in her recent indictment, including minimal personal profit and unclear occupancy evidence, raising doubts about the case's strength. Despite this, James faces charges of bank fraud and false statements, with her court appearance scheduled for this week.
