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JD Vance asks justice department to investigate Minnesota governor Tim Walz over fraud allegations

Vance referred a House report to the DOJ's fraud division for criminal investigation of Walz and Ellison.
The 205-page report accuses Minnesota leaders of knowing about fraud and failing to act.
Ellison dismissed the allegations as unfounded and called the referral a political stunt.
Walz’s office noted his March testimony criticizing the committee as political retribution.
Fed-era fraud cases in Minnesota, including Feeding Our Future, are cited as context for ongoing scrutiny.
The committee chairs claim Minnesota officials knew about fraud as early as 2019.
House Republicans say the fraud issue was used to target Minnesota.
The DOJ investigation could affect funding streams for Minnesota programs.
Ellison and Walz responded to the inquiry with defense of their actions.
The Guardian highlights ongoing prosecutions linked to fraud schemes and sanctions.

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