Applied Behavior Analysis therapy is a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of American families — helping children with autism develop communication, social and daily living skills. But as Medicaid spending on the autism therapy has exploded into the billions and with fraud on the rise, a partisan divide is emerging over how states should handle […]
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Coalition of 25 states sues Trump admin over Medicaid work rule designed to prevent fraud
A coalition of blue states and jurisdictions is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements designed to prevent fraud, arguing the policy unlawfully restricts access to health care coverage. The lawsuit, filed by at least 25 states and the District of Columbia, alleges the newly implemented Interim Final Rule (IFR) — issued by […]
3 steps that could stop fraud and make healthcare more affordable for all Americans
Americans know something is broken in healthcare. Premiums keep rising, deductibles keep climbing and medical bills often arrive with charges no one can explain. Behind those frustrations is the fact that we operate within a healthcare system built around secrecy. On May 18, President Donald Trump took on drug pricing with the expansion of TrumpRX, […]
JD Vance compares Gov Tim Walz to an ‘arsonist’ for allegedly trying to take credit for FBI fraud raids
Vice President JD Vance mocked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s attempt to take credit for the FBI’s fraud investigation in Minneapolis while addressing whether the administration would consider denaturalizing individuals accused of fraud. During an exclusive sit-down interview with “The Will Cain Show” Wednesday, the vice president criticized Walz for allegedly taking credit for recent fraud […]
College football national champion who wore wigs in fraud scheme pleads guilty to charges
Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty on Monday to defrauding investors by impersonating NFL players. Davis, 37, entered guilty pleas in federal court in Atlanta to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges. CJ Evins, 29, who was accused of executing the scheme with Davis, also pleaded guilty […]
Massive Minnesota fraud case puts AG Keith Ellison under microscope as climate ties resurface
A sweeping fraud scandal is putting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in the spotlight, reviving questions about his controversial ties to progressive environmental causes. Ellison, who has served as attorney general since 2019 after more than a decade in Congress, has long-drawn conservative criticism for aligning his office with left-wing priorities, from climate litigation to […]
USDA immediately suspends all federal funding to Minnesota amid fraud investigation
The Trump administration announced on Thursday it is suspending all U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding to Minnesota, effective immediately, as a large-scale fraud investigation is underway. “Enough is enough! The Trump administration has uncovered MASSIVE fraud in Minnesota and Minneapolis—billions siphoned off by fraudsters. And those in charge have ZERO plan to fix it,” […]
Carville and Al Hunt agree Minnesota fraud scandal is bad, say Walz made right choice to ditch campaign
“Politics War Room” hosts James Carville and Al Hunt agreed that Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., made the right decision to end his re-election campaign amid an emerging welfare-fraud scandal in Minnesota. Walz announced Monday that he was dropping his bid for a third term as governor amid stinging criticism of his handling of the state’s […]
Democratic lawmaker says focus should be on ‘White men’ at Minnesota fraud hearing
A progressive lawmaker called for greater scrutiny of crimes committed by “American citizens” and “White men” during a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing Wednesday on Minnesota’s ongoing fraud problems. The remarks came as Democratic Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he would not seek re-election. His decision to drop out of that race comes as […]
Minnesota fraud cases, explained: How hundreds of millions allegedly slipped through state programs
Here is what is known so far as Minnesota and the administration of Democratic Gov. Tim Walz continue to grapple with a burgeoning fraud scandal that has metastasized into a series of different, costly alleged money laundering operations at times tied to the Somali community in the Twin Cities. With so many moving parts, the […]
New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations
Republican state senators in New York on Friday wrote a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to launch an independent investigation into possible fraud involving government programs in response to similar allegations in Minnesota. “We write to you concerning disturbing reports of widespread fraud involving taxpayer dollars in the state of Minnesota, including schemes […]
Golf legend Phil Mickelson weighs in on alleged fraud in California
Golf legend Phil Mickelson shared his thoughts on alleged fraud occurring in his home state of California in a series of social media posts. President Donald Trump said during a New Year’s Eve event Wednesday that fraud in California, New York and Illinois is worse than the recently uncovered welfare fraud in Minnesota. Mickelson responded […]