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Gavin Newsom Took His Social Media Too Far. The California Governor Compared Himself to a Real American Psycho

It is kind of funny but also not really.

The Mary Sue

After Minnesota scandal, Texas reviewed its child care spending. It found little fraud.

An investigation ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott found that less than half a percent of federal money spent on child care scholarships in Texas was considered “improper.”

The Texas Tribune

Democrat senator slams Gavin Newsom over Nick Shirley tweet

John Fetterman stands up for conservative YouTuber after California governor responds to his allegations of widespread fraud in his state with a cruel meme

The Independent UK

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What a $500 Billion Fraud Reveals About Our Broken System

Government agencies rarely check whether their handouts go to the right people. Why?

Reason

Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety

A video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States

The Independent UK

Rightwing influencer with White House ties turns focus to Minnesota

Critics draw ‘direct line’ between content by Nick Sortor and similar figures and violent actions of federal agents

The Guardian - US

Behind the Somali daycare panic is a mother-and-son duo angling to be top Maga influencers

Nick and Brooke Shirley have for years published conspiracy-minded takes on hot-button rightwing issues

The Guardian - US

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Trump Administration Quietly Expands DOJ Power Through New Welfare Fraud Crackdown

The Trump administration has expanded DOJ powers to pursue welfare fraud and frozen billions in state funding, prompting legal and political backlash.

International Business Times UK

ICE unleashes massive immigration sweep as 2,000 federal agents flood Minneapolis in biggest operation yet

The federal agents will reportedly be targeting "fraud suspects."

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ICE Launches 'Largest Immigration Operation Ever' in Minneapolis as 2,000 Federal Agents Deployed Amid Fraud Scandal

ICE deploys 2,000 agents to Minneapolis in 'largest operation ever' as fraud scandal and Trump's immigration crackdown converge on Minnesota.

International Business Times UK

Tim Walz Accuses Trump of 'Poisoning' Minnesota Citizens, Quits Re-Election Race Amid Scandal

Tim Walz exits Minnesota governor's re-election race after Trump administration amplifies daycare fraud scandal, freezing federal childcare payments to the state.

International Business Times UK

Minnesota fraud crisis claims political casualty as Tim Walz abandons reelection bid

Tim Walz says he wants to use his final days on uncovering fraud.

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'I Ended Tim Walz': Nick Shirley Claims Victory After Governor Drops 2026 Re-Election Bid

YouTuber Nick Shirley claims credit after Tim Walz announced he won't seek re-election as Minnesota governor, calling him a 'conspiracy theorist'.

International Business Times UK

Tim Walz Storms Out of Press Conference Without Taking Questions After Dropping 2026 Re-Election Bid

Tim Walz shocked reporters by abruptly leaving Monday's press conference without answering questions after announcing he won't seek re-election.

International Business Times UK

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Minnesota Fraud Scandal: Tim Walz Poised to Quit 2026 Governor Race After Viral Row

Amid a viral £7.2 billion welfare fraud scandal and intensifying Republican pressure, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to withdraw from the 2026 race, marking a dramatic end to his political ambitions.

International Business Times

'You're the Next Charlie Kirk': Nick Shirley Targeted With Death Threats After Minnesota Investigation

Independent journalist Nick Shirley says he's receiving death threats and warned he'll be "Kirked" after exposing alleged multi‑million dollar fraud in Minnesota daycare centres.

International Business Times UK

Is Venezuela Really Rejoicing? Nick Shirley Mocked for Passing Off Miami Vid as Locals After Nicolás Maduro Capture

Independent journalist Nick Shirley faces backlash for claiming a Miami video showed Venezuelans celebrating Nicolás Maduro's capture after Trump's announcement—exiles, not locals.

International Business Times UK

'You're the Next Charlie Kirk': Nick Shirley Targeted With Death Threats After Minnesota Investigation

Independent journalist Nick Shirley receives 'Kirked' death threats after viral daycare fraud video; federal intervention triggered amid harassment campaign.

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Minnesota Counters Viral Child Care Fraud Claims, Confirming Kids Were Present During 8 of 9 Inspections

Minnesota disputes viral child care fraud claims, confirming 8 of 9 inspected centres are operating as expected.

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Minnesota loses Federal child care funding as FBI and DHS escalate fraud crackdown after viral YouTuber allegations

Legal routes are far more reliable for long-term solutions.

Reason

Nick Shirley, Tim Walz, and the Minnesota Fraud Story: Did the Media Miss It?

Local reporters have covered state daycare fraud for years, though it did not exactly receive wall-to-wall national attention.

The Guardian - US

Trump attacks Walz and Omar after freezing Minnesota childcare funding

US president goes on racist tirade against lawmaker and Somali Americans, alleging fraud in industry

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MAGA tried to force entry to a daycare alleging fraud, now Trump has frozen Minnesota childcare payments

Your kids aren't safe from MAGA even at daycare.

The Independent UK

Nick Shirley’s mom goes on TV to defend son from criticism over his reporting from Minnesota

Brooke Shirley goes after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for failing to tackle alleged embezzlement and declares: ‘Our lawmakers in America have just let our country burn’

The Guardian - AU

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

Officials claim to find ‘rampant fraud’ in childcare funding, but prosecutions began in Biden era and Tim Walz says ‘we’ve spent years cracking down on it’

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