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Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'

Vance asks the Justice Department to probe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Atty. Gen. Keith Ellison over social services fraud allegations.
The referral cites a House Oversight Committee report alleging longtime awareness of fraud by Minnesota officials.
Ellison dismissed the referral as a political stunt and said it undermines trust in public institutions.
Walz’s spokesperson called the Oversight Committee’s work a joke and urged focusing on actual fraud investigations.
The National Fraud Enforcement Division was formed to combat fraud, a centerpiece of the administration’s anti-fraud push.
Minnesota officials deny improper conduct and emphasize ongoing fraud-fighting efforts.
The investigation status remains unclear as the DOJ did not immediately respond to questions.
The White House framed the division as an apolitical tool in its anti-fraud campaign.
Walz’s team pointed to ongoing efforts to combat fraud across federal programs.
The report ties in broader political battles over electoral integrity and policy enforcement.
The investigation’s impact could extend beyond Minnesota if similar concerns arise elsewhere.

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