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National & Local

Major mortgage lender collapses into administration - what it means for UK households

UK mortgage provider Market Financial Solutions has entered administration due to fraud allegations, impacting various lenders including Barclays.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:27 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Report exposes billions in uncovered fraud, waste as watchdog coalition offers support to Trump's crackdown

A coalition of conservative state financial officers reports uncovering billions in taxpayer fraud and waste and supports the Trump administration's initiatives against corruption.

Feb 27 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

JD Vance: Trump's administration froze 260 million dollars to Minnesota

The Trump administration has frozen nearly 260 million dollars in federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota amid a major fraud scandal in the state.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:30 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump Administration Freezes Health Payments to Minnesota

The Trump administration has announced a freeze on Medicaid payments to Minnesota amidst allegations of fraud in childcare programs run by residents of Somali descent in Minneapolis.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota remains frontline in Vance's 'war on fraud' as Walz given 60 days 'to clean up the systems'

Vice President JD Vance has announced a temporary halt to Medicaid funding in Minnesota, giving the state 60 days to address concerns over fraud in its social programs.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Vance says Minnesota’s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump’s β€˜war on fraud’

JD Vance announced that the Trump administration is halting over $250 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota as part of a crackdown on fraud.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:23 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation of frauds in rural roads during Rodrigo Garcia's management reaches South Zone of SP

The SΓ£o Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating fraud suspicions in contracts for rural road works during the administration of former governor Rodrigo Garcia, now extending to the South Zone of the capital.

Feb 19 β€’ 23:51 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government Celebrated in Courts: The Intervention of the Rural Workers' Health Insurance is Reestablished

The Argentine government celebrated a judicial decision that reinstated the intervention of the Rural Workers' Health Insurance (OSPRERA) amidst ongoing fraud investigations.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:38 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-SP files actions against alleged scheme of frauds in roadworks during Rodrigo Garcia's management

The SΓ£o Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated legal actions against an alleged fraud scheme involving rural roadworks executed during the administration of former Governor Rodrigo Garcia, potentially costing the public treasury up to R$ 50 million.

Feb 18 β€’ 23:47 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Walz proposes $10M business relief package as Republicans cry 'new avenue for fraud' in Minnesota

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has proposed a $10 million relief package for small businesses affected by the Trump administration's immigration policies, facing criticism from Republicans who label the proposal as a potential avenue for fraud.

Feb 13 β€’ 09:24 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

Trump Rejects Climate Change Policy Document Adopted During Obama's Administration

Trump announced the cancellation of a climate change policy from 2009, claiming it had no legal basis and was a fraud, which sparked criticism and legal threats from environmental groups.

Feb 13 β€’ 02:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Report Flags 92 Fraudulent Projects Under Tinubu Administration

A report reveals that numerous federal government-funded projects in Nigeria have been flagged for fraud and abandonment during President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Feb 9 β€’ 05:25 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Trump admin uncovers 'staggering' $8.6 billion in suspected California small business fraud

The Trump administration has announced the suspension of over 111,000 California borrowers linked to $8.6 billion in suspected fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs.

Feb 7 β€’ 12:22 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Donald Trump Administration Continues to Search for Evidence of Election Fraud in the USA?

Reuters sources claim the team's efforts, in collaboration with the FBI, aimed to investigate suspicions that Venezuela may have hacked voting machines in Puerto Rico, though no definitive evidence was found to suggest Venezuelan interference in the US elections.

Feb 5 β€’ 04:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's government released the grip on GalΓ­polo

The Lula administration has made two moves to distance itself from Central Bank President Gabriel GalΓ­polo amid ongoing investigations into a fraud scheme involving Banco Master, which suggests possible involvement of politicians and high officials.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:57 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

US ends temporary protected status for Somalis

The Trump administration has announced the end of Temporary Protected Status for Somalis, impacting about 2,400 immigrants in the US due to alleged fraud concerns.

Jan 14 β€’ 11:04 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

Somalis Leave the USA: After $9 Billion Was Stolen, They Are Now Left Without Protective Status

The Trump administration's decision to end temporary protected status for Somalia impacts thousands of Somalis in the U.S., amidst a scandal involving $9 billion worth of fraud connected to the Somali community in Minnesota.

Jan 13 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Ilhan Omar says federal agents wasting 'taxpayer resources' during crackdown on fraud, illegal immigration

Rep. Ilhan Omar criticized the surge of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis for wasting taxpayer resources while targeting fraud and illegal immigration during the Trump administration.

Jan 12 β€’ 18:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota fraud scandal sparks push to scrutinize billions in Biden-era energy grants

The Minnesota fraud scandal is prompting a conservative watchdog to call for increased scrutiny of billions in energy grants initiated during the Biden administration, citing potential waste and favoritism.

Jan 12 β€’ 15:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Trump administration suspends $129m in benefit payments to Minnesota

The Trump administration has halted $129 million in federal benefit payments to Minnesota due to allegations of widespread fraud involving local non-profits and businesses.

Jan 10 β€’ 17:04 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Federal judge blocks Trump from cutting childcare funds to Democratic states over fraud concerns

A federal judge has temporarily prevented the Trump administration from halting childcare subsidies in five states amid allegations of fraud, allowing funding to continue while legal arguments are heard.

Jan 10 β€’ 02:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
National & Local

Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks

The Trump administration's campaign against alleged welfare fraud has resulted in frozen funding for Democratic-led states and a new position in the Justice Department, while claims of immigrants being primary drivers of fraud remain unsubstantiated, culminating in a recent court ruling blocking the funding freeze in New York.

Jan 10 β€’ 00:34 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

USDA immediately suspends all federal funding to Minnesota amid fraud investigation

The Trump administration has suspended all USDA funding to Minnesota due to a large-scale fraud investigation revealing significant financial misconduct.

Jan 9 β€’ 23:47 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Anti-Fraud Office of Madrid criticizes the nepotistic hiring of a partner of a councilor of Ayuso in a public company

The Anti-Fraud Office of Madrid is questioning the legality of the direct hiring of the partner of Jorge Rodrigo, a councilor in Ayuso's administration, by a public company managing housing.

Jan 8 β€’ 21:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Federal prosecutor calls Newsom 'king of fraud' as Trump launches California corruption probe

A federal prosecutor criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom for poor oversight of taxpayer funds, dubbing him the 'king of fraud' amid a new corruption investigation by the Trump administration.

Jan 8 β€’ 16:49 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

VP Vance says Tim Walz should resign over massive Minnesota welfare fraud scandal investigation

Vice President JD Vance called for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's resignation amid a sprawling investigation into welfare fraud, which Vance claims is part of a larger nationwide scheme involving illegal aliens.

Jan 8 β€’ 02:20 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Trump demands California hand over recipient lists as $10B paused amid fraud concerns

The Trump administration has requested California to provide lists of recipients of taxpayer funds while pausing over $10 billion in funds due to fraud concerns involving noncitizen beneficiaries.

Jan 8 β€’ 00:14 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota House speaker warns Americans will be 'shocked' by scope of fraud crisis

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth emphasized the extensive and long-standing fraud crisis in her state, urging voters to elect a Republican administration for real change.

Jan 7 β€’ 19:24 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Scathing audit reveals more fraud concerns inside top Minnesota agency with fabricated documents, 'misconduct'

A recent audit by the Office of the Legislative Auditor exposes significant fraud and misconduct within Minnesota's Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Administration, revealing that over $425 million in grants were awarded without proper oversight.

Jan 7 β€’ 14:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

US suspends funds for needy families in five Democratic-led states

The Trump administration is withholding funding for family support programs in five Democratic-led states due to concerns about fraud, requiring additional documentation for access.

Jan 7 β€’ 13:14 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
National & Local

Pro-Trump influencers take a victory lap amid fallout from viral video alleging fraud

Pro-Trump influencers celebrate the impact of a viral video claiming fraud in Minnesota daycare centers, as the Trump administration responds by freezing federal funds and deploying agents to the state.

Jan 7 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
National & Local

Due to suspicions of fraud, Trump stopped aid payments to children in five states

The Trump administration has frozen over $10 billion in funding for child care and family assistance in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York due to allegations of fraud and misuse, according to the U.S. Department of Health.

Jan 7 β€’ 05:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Trump administration halts more than $10bn for childcare and family assistance

The Trump administration is freezing over $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds for several states due to concerns over fraud and misuse.

Jan 7 β€’ 02:57 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

From Congress, to VP nominee to disgraced former governor: A look at the rise and fall of Tim Walz

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has suspended his re-election campaign following revelations of significant fraud during his administration, marking a dramatic decline from his initial political success.

Jan 6 β€’ 16:28 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
National & Local

Amid fraud claims, Trump admin announces more changes to federal child care funding

The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services has announced changes to federal child care funding rules, rescinding previous regulations from the Biden era amid ongoing fraud allegations.

Jan 5 β€’ 23:35 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The Trump Administration Sends About 2,000 Federal Agents to the Twin Cities of Minnesota

The Trump Administration has deployed approximately 2,000 federal agents to the Twin Cities area in Minnesota to investigate fraud related to childcare programs and the Somali community.

Jan 5 β€’ 22:46 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Kevin McCarthy says Minnesota's 'entire Democrat administration' will have to resign over fraud scandal

Kevin McCarthy claims that the entire Democrat administration in Minnesota must resign due to an ongoing fraud investigation, despite Governor Tim Walz announcing he will not run for re-election.

Jan 5 β€’ 19:10 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota Republicans say Tim Walz not off the hook after dropping re-election bid

Minnesota Republicans are demanding accountability from Governor Tim Walz despite his decision to drop out of the re-election race, citing prior alleged fraud during his administration.

Jan 5 β€’ 18:27 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DAVID MARCUS: Tim Walz's White guilt finally ends his career as Minnesota’s fraud explodes

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced that he will not seek a third term amid mounting political challenges and allegations of fraud in his administration.

Jan 5 β€’ 15:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Trump attacks Walz and Omar after freezing Minnesota childcare funding

Donald Trump criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after his administration decided to freeze federal childcare funding to Minnesota, alleging that fraud is linked to immigration from Somalia.

Dec 31 β€’ 18:25 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
National & Local

Trump wants to strip citizenship from accused American Somalis

The Trump administration is considering revoking the citizenship of American Somalis accused of fraud following a major scandal involving social program abuse in Minnesota.

Dec 31 β€’ 16:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Trump administration freezes childcare funding to Minnesota in wake of fraud scheme allegations

The Trump administration has halted federal childcare funding in Minnesota amid allegations of widespread fraud first highlighted during the Biden administration.

Dec 31 β€’ 03:05 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Science in 2025: A Year Under the Shadow of Fraud, Artificial Intelligence, and Alien Asteroids

The year 2025 has been challenging for science due to anti-scientific efforts linked to the Trump administration, yet remarkable advancements still emerged despite these hurdles.

Dec 30 β€’ 20:21 UTC

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