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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is addressing growing concerns after federal investigators launched a sweeping fraud investigation into the state’s Housing Stabilization Services program, a Medicaid-funded initiative designed to help older adults and people with disabilities, including those struggling with substance use disorders and mental illness, secure stable housing.
The FBI executed search warrants at eight locations across the Twin Cities, targeting five service providers accused of billing Medicaid for services that were either not provided or grossly misrepresented. Authorities say the alleged schemes exploited a program meant to protect some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Walz: “If You Commit These Crimes, You Will Be Caught”
Governor Walz, who has been outspoken on the issue of fraud in Minnesota’s social programs, stressed that his administration is working closely with federal authorities.
“If you’re going to commit these crimes in Minnesota, you are going to get caught,” Walz said in an interview with WCCO last month.
He added that new oversight mechanisms have been implemented, including the appointment of a new Inspector General and updated tools to detect Medicaid abuse. However, he admitted that the state still needs more advanced resources to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.
“I wish we would have gotten a little more out of this legislative session,” Walz noted. “There are AI tools out there that could help us detect fraud earlier and prevent it from happening in the first place.”
Federal Prosecutors Warn of Widespread Problem
Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson confirmed that Minnesota is facing a serious and systemic fraud problem, echoing concerns raised by his predecessor, Andrew Luger. Thompson said the generosity of Minnesota’s safety-net programs can make them a target for abuse.
“The Housing Stabilization Services program has proven to be extremely vulnerable to fraud,” Thompson said, emphasizing that investigators will continue to follow the evidence wherever it leads.
The targeted locations reportedly included facilities in
St. Paul and Roseville, as well as other sites in the Twin Cities metro area. Officials have not yet named the providers under investigation, but court filings indicate a pattern of fraudulent billing practices that could have siphoned off millions in taxpayer dollars.
Balancing Compassion With Accountability
Walz acknowledged that Minnesota’s long-standing reputation as a generous state sometimes leaves it open to exploitation.
“We want to make sure children get food and families have housing support,” Walz said. “But good intentions don’t protect us from bad actors. That’s why we need to remain vigilant and ensure that every dollar goes to those who truly need help.”
Next Steps in the Investigation
The FBI has not announced any arrests yet, but sources familiar with the investigation say indictments could follow as prosecutors review the evidence gathered during the raids. If the fraud allegations are proven, those involved could face significant federal charges, including wire fraud and Medicaid fraud, both of which carry steep penalties.
Meanwhile, Walz pledged that his administration will continue tightening oversight, investing in modern detection tools, and working with federal agencies to close loopholes.
“This is about protecting the people who rely on these services,” Walz said. “We will not tolerate anyone who tries to cheat the system at the expense of vulnerable Minnesotans.”
Kash Patel, Pam Bondi Announce Chilling Arrest
August 2025 – The Justice Department has announced the conclusion of Operation Grayskull, one of the largest joint crackdowns in history against online child exploitation networks. Working with the FBI, prosecutors secured
Authorities say these sites were visited by more than 120,000 users worldwide, some featuring content so extreme it shocked even veteran investigators. The platforms were run like criminal corporations, complete with moderators, posting rules, and encrypted communication channels to evade law enforcement.
Sentences have been severe: one Minnesota man received over 20 years, while another defendant from Michigan was sentenced to 55 years. Others, including site moderators, drew sentences ranging from 23 years to life in prison.
“You cannot hide behind anonymity to harm children,” FBI Director Kash Patel warned. Prosecutors echoed that message, vowing that international partnerships under Project Safe Childhood will continue to track offenders wherever they operate.
Operation Grayskull marks a historic victory in the fight against online child exploitation — and a reminder that justice will always find its way through the dark.
DOJ Launches ‘Strike Force’ to Investigate Declassified Russiagate Evidence from Obama Era
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the creation of a specialized “strike force” to investigate newly declassified intelligence records related to the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, following explosive disclosures made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
The decision comes after Gabbard released a cache of previously classified documents that she claims reveal how top Obama-era officials allegedly manipulated intelligence to support a narrative that Donald Trump colluded with Russian agents during the 2016 presidential election.
According to a DOJ spokesperson, the strike force—comprised of veteran investigators and federal prosecutors—has been tasked with reviewing all available evidence to determine whether laws were broken and if prosecutions are warranted. The department emphasized that the issue is being treated with “the utmost seriousness.”
“The Department of Justice is proud to work alongside Director Gabbard in pursuit of truth and accountability,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi. “We will investigate these troubling disclosures fully and leave no stone unturned to deliver justice.”
Insiders say the DOJ’s National Security Division will likely lead the probe, with possible coordination from multiple federal agencies.
The formation of the strike force follows a growing list of developments involving the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) released in 2017. That report concluded that Russia interfered in the election to benefit Trump, but a recent internal review raised red flags about the way the assessment was compiled—highlighting rushed timelines, procedural deviations, and questionable intelligence sourcing.
Earlier this month, CIA Director John Ratcliffe submitted a criminal referral to the FBI regarding former CIA Director John Brennan’s role in shaping the ICA. That move added further momentum to calls for a comprehensive review of the intelligence process that set off the years-long Trump-Russia investigation.
Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and now the Director of National Intelligence, has insisted that her office will continue releasing unclassified records related to the matter and will fully cooperate with the DOJ’s probe.
“This is not about party lines—it’s about restoring faith in our institutions and holding those in power accountable when they misuse that power,” Gabbard said during a recent Fox News interview.
The strike force is also expected to look into whether false statements, abuse of authority, or other potential crimes were committed by those involved in drafting or promoting the initial Russia-collusion claims.
As the investigation unfolds, both critics and supporters of the effort agree: the implications could be historic.
