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A House Oversight Committee interim report alleges that Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison knew for years about widespread fraud in federally funded Minnesota social services, failed to suspend payments despite authority, and allowed hundreds of millions to billions of dollars to flow to fraudulent actors, with whistleblowers sidelined and investigations ongoing.
The House Oversight Committee revisits Minnesota’s welfare‑fraud saga, with Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testifying as Republicans allege they knew of fraud years ago and did not act, potentially costing taxpayers billions; Walz and Ellison defend their actions amid ongoing investigations, whistleblower protections, and a broader funding dispute with the federal government.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Atty. Gen. Keith Ellison led a coordinated seven‑week effort to blunt Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, using court battles, media strategy, back‑channel diplomacy, and National Guard planning while keeping city policies like the separation ordinance intact. The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents intensified pressure, but the officials worked to de‑escalate protests and avoid giving Trump a public win, a blueprint they say others blue cities are watching as they face similar federal crackdowns.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will testify March 4 before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about Minnesota social security/welfare fraud, as part of Chair James Comer’s investigation and a broader push to curb waste and abuse; Walz has previously spoken on immigration enforcement cooperation, and Ellison is a former congressman, with the hearing occurring amid ongoing funding and immigration-policy debates in Congress.
Minnesota Democrats are trying to thread a delicate needle with Donald Trump on immigration policy, after Trump signaled a path toward de-escalation following conversations with Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. A social-media clarification from Frey about Minneapolis not enforcing federal immigration laws briefly rattled the détente, prompting Trump to warn of dangerous consequences. The episode highlights the fragile, diplomacy-first approach Democrats are pursuing to end the federal crackdown in Minnesota while navigating competing political pressures at the state and city levels.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she is running for Minnesota governor after incumbent Tim Walz said he would not seek a third term. In a video, Klobuchar framed the race around Minnesota values, pledging to stand up to immigration enforcement policies and to root out fraud tied to federal relief programs. Walz’s exit comes amid clashes with the federal government over immigration enforcement, and Klobuchar’s bid will face a crowded Republican field as Minnesota negotiates ongoing public-fraud issues and national political dynamics.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told MS Now he will never run for elected office again, saying he’ll continue serving the public in other ways after withdrawing from reelection earlier this month; he acknowledged Republican hostility but said he’ll be OK after leaving office, highlighting accomplishments like paid family leave, free school meals and the COVID response.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar launched a bid to become Minnesota’s next governor, entering a race shaped by a major federal immigration crackdown and the abrupt withdrawal of Gov. Tim Walz; she frames the campaign around Minnesota values, pledges government reform, and would be the first woman to hold the post if elected, facing a Republican field that criticizes her as a Walz continuation.
Trump shifts toward de-escalation in Minnesota immigration operations by sending border czar Tom Homan to oversee enforcement and reducing Border Patrol presence, while claiming progress with Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey and signaling a more collaborative tone amid ongoing investigations and past rhetoric labeling some critics and victims as domestic terrorists.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met with federal border czar Tom Homan after President Trump announced Homan would take over immigration enforcement in the state; they stressed the need for ongoing dialogue. Walz outlined three priorities: impartial investigations into federal-agent–involved Minneapolis shootings, a swift reduction of federal forces in Minnesota, and an end to a campaign of retaliation against him, with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety serving as the liaison to coordinate with Homan on these goals.
The White House continues to blame Minnesota Democrats for the chaos after the Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti, even as Trump says he and Gov. Walz are on a similar wavelength and plans to ease tensions, including sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota; Walz criticizes federal officials in a WSJ op-ed, while administration officials portray Pretti as a violent agitator, a claim at odds with some video evidence, highlighting a tense federal-state clash over immigration enforcement and public safety amid an ongoing federal probe.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino and several federal agents are set to depart Minnesota, signaling a possible de-escalation of the immigration enforcement surge after a fatal shooting. President Trump spoke with Gov. Walz about reducing on-the-ground agents and sending former ICE director Tom Homan to the state, while Walz described a more collaborative tone and discussions of an independent state investigation. Homan’s arrival is viewed by Minnesota leaders as a reset.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz urged President Trump to end ICE operations in Minnesota after a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis; authorities identified the victim as a 37-year-old ICU nurse with no known criminal history beyond traffic citations, and the incident spurred DHS investigations, National Guard support, and protests as officials seek more details.
A 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents during an enforcement operation, prompting Governor Tim Walz to call the action a 'federal occupation' and urging calm while DHS and local officials debate details. The incident comes amid a broader ICE crackdown, protests in the city, and partisan backlash, with lawmakers pushing back on DHS funding and questions about whether Pretti brandished a weapon. National Guard was staged and the situation remained fluid with ongoing investigations and clarifications from federal authorities.
Vice President Vance visits Minnesota to publicly back ICE, planning a roundtable with community leaders, an interview with Newsmax, and a press conference with ICE agents to criticize sanctuary-city policies and underscore enforcement. The trip frames the administration’s stance on immigration raids amid protests and controversy over a fatal shooting, while the White House also emphasizes fraud-prosecution efforts as DOJ probes Minnesota officials and local authorities.