Vice President JD Vance, who leads the White House anti-fraud task force, has referred allegations of complicity surrounding fraud in Minnesota, including against Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and ...

The vice president cited a House Oversight Committee report alleging Minnesota officials knew of widespread social services fraud and failed to act ...

The Justice Department opened a separate investigation this year into the Democratic governor over allegations he helped impede immigration enforcement.

Vice President JD Vance has formally referred Minnesota state officials—including Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison—to the Department of Justice for potential criminal ...

Vice President JD Vance is asking the Department of Justice to launch a criminal investigation into Minnesota leaders accused of failing to stop fraud in the state’s social services programs. A report ...

The House Oversight report calls on the DOJ and other federal agencies to conduct further investigations.

A US federal judge has quashed Department of Justice (DOJ) grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and other state and local officials. The court ...

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison lashed out when asked about his handling of the Minnesota fraud scandal following Vice President JD Vance's threat to refer him to the Justice Department, ...

Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz holds a press conference alongside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on August 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minn.

(CNN) — Vice President JD Vance, who leads the White House anti-fraud task force, has referred allegations of complicity surrounding fraud in Minnesota, including against Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and ...

Vice President JD Vance is urging federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, alleging they failed to curb extensive social services fraud. This ...