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politics2 days ago

Trump Admin Suspends $129M in Minnesota Benefits Amid Fraud Probes

The Trump administration halted $129 million in federal benefit payments to Minnesota amid investigations into fraud by local nonprofits and businesses, demanding justification for all state spending since January 2025 and stating that future payments require the same. Minneapolis officials and Minnesota’s attorney general criticized the move and pledged to challenge it in court. The episode occurs amid broader fraud probes in the state, including schemes linked to Minnesota’s Somali population, with the FBI increasing its investigation and federal prosecutors estimating up to $9 billion stolen. The development comes as political controversy surrounds Minnesota’s leadership and policy decisions, with Governor Walz announcing he will not seek a third term.

via The Guardian|
#federal-benefits#fraud-allegations#minnesota
politics7 days ago

Trump administration halts $10 billion social service funding to five Democratic states

The Trump administration plans to halt billions in federal social service funding to five Democratic-led states—Minnesota, New York, California, Illinois, and Colorado—citing allegations of fraud, with the administration asserting the move is to ensure taxpayer money is used legitimately, though critics see it as politically motivated.

via CBS News|
#democratic-states#federal-funding#fraud-allegations
politics11 days ago

Minnesota Under Scrutiny in Child Care Fraud and Funding Controversies

Minnesota has until January 9 to provide the federal government with data on child care providers and recipients amid allegations of fraud, which the state disputes after inspections found no issues. The Trump administration has frozen federal child care funds to Minnesota, citing concerns over misuse, but the state maintains that investigations are ongoing and that the program is operating normally. The situation has sparked political controversy, with federal and state officials involved in ongoing investigations and discussions about the impact on families and providers.

via AP News|
#child-care-funds#federal-funding#fraud-allegations
news11 days ago

Minnesota Child Care Centers Under Scrutiny Amid Fraud Allegations

A report states that Minnesota child care centers at the center of fraud allegations, fueled by a viral video, were operating normally during inspections, with investigations ongoing. The controversy was sparked by a viral video claiming widespread fraud at Somali-run centers, leading to federal review and funding freezes. The state emphasizes fact-based reviews and warns against misinformation that could harm communities, as investigations continue into the alleged misuse of child care funds.

via CNN|
#child-care-centers#fraud-allegations#investigation
local-news13 days ago

Viral Fraud Video Sparks Vandalism and Theft at Minneapolis Somali Day Care

A Minneapolis daycare was vandalized and had children's and employees' information stolen after a viral video falsely accused local daycares of fraud. The incident occurred after a YouTube influencer's video claimed widespread fraud among daycares, leading to vandalism at Nokomis Daycare Center, though investigations show the daycare is properly licensed and not involved in any fraud. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has responded by freezing child care funds for Minnesota pending an audit.

via CBS News|
#child-information-theft#daycare-vandalism#fraud-allegations
world20 days ago

Trump-Backed Nasry Asfura Declared Winner of Honduras Presidential Election

Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, was declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election amid controversy, with allegations of vote fraud and US interference, leading to protests and rejection from opposition figures. The electoral council's decision was criticized, but Asfura has declared himself president-elect, with the US expressing support.

via The Guardian|
#asfura#election#fraud-allegations