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The\u00a0FBI executed search warrants at eight locations across the Twin Cities<\/strong>, 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\u2019s most vulnerable residents.<\/p>\n Governor Walz, who has been outspoken on the issue of fraud in Minnesota\u2019s social programs, stressed that his administration is working closely with federal authorities.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you\u2019re going to commit these crimes in Minnesota, you are going to get caught,\u201d Walz said in an interview with WCCO last month.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u201cI wish we would have gotten a little more out of this legislative session,\u201d Walz noted. \u201cThere are AI tools out there that could help us detect fraud earlier and prevent it from happening in the first place.\u201d<\/p>\n Acting U.S. Attorney\u00a0Joe Thompson<\/strong>\u00a0confirmed that Minnesota is facing a\u00a0serious and systemic fraud problem<\/strong>, echoing concerns raised by his predecessor, Andrew Luger. Thompson said the generosity of Minnesota\u2019s safety-net programs can make them a target for abuse.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Housing Stabilization Services program has proven to be extremely vulnerable to fraud,\u201d Thompson said, emphasizing that investigators will continue to follow the evidence wherever it leads.<\/p>\n The targeted locations reportedly included facilities in\u00a0<\/p>\n St. Paul and Roseville<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n Walz acknowledged that Minnesota\u2019s long-standing reputation as a\u00a0generous state<\/strong>\u00a0sometimes leaves it open to exploitation.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to make sure children get food and families have housing support,\u201d Walz said. \u201cBut good intentions don\u2019t protect us from bad actors. That\u2019s why we need to remain vigilant and ensure that every dollar goes to those who truly need help.\u201d<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Walz pledged that his administration will continue tightening oversight, investing in modern detection tools, and working with federal agencies to close loopholes.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is about protecting the people who rely on these services,\u201d Walz said. \u201cWe will not tolerate anyone who tries to cheat the system at the expense of vulnerable Minnesotans.\u201d<\/p>\n Joe Rogan didn\u2019t hold back when discussing California Governor Gavin Newsom\u2019s rumored presidential ambitions, saying the Democratic leader has no business running for the White House after what he called a disastrous record governing his state.<\/p>\n Speaking on \u201cThe Joe Rogan Experience,\u201d Rogan said, \u201cYou can\u2019t ruin a city and then a state and then say, \u2018Guys, that was just practice. When I get elected President, I\u2019ll fix it all.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n His remarks, which drew widespread attention online, echoed frustrations many Californians have voiced over homelessness, rising crime, and the state\u2019s high cost of living.<\/p>\n The comments came during a discussion about the state of American politics and whether Democratic leadership at the state level had produced results worthy of national office.<\/p>\n Rogan\u2019s blunt criticism resonated with many conservatives who view California as an example of failed progressive governance.<\/p>\n Fox News reported that Rogan, who left California for Texas in 2020, has repeatedly cited the state\u2019s high taxes and increasing crime as key reasons for his move. He told listeners, \u201cCalifornia used to be the place everyone wanted to go. Now, everyone\u2019s leaving.\u201d<\/p>\n Rogan said that under Newsom\u2019s leadership, major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco have suffered record homelessness, declining public safety, and worsening drug problems.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s heartbreaking,\u201d Rogan added. \u201cThey\u2019ve got every resource imaginable, but the leadership is clueless.\u201d<\/p>\n The Hill noted that Newsom\u2019s name continues to circulate in Democratic circles as a potential 2028 presidential contender, especially as President Trump seeks reelection.<\/p>\n Newsom has denied he\u2019s planning a run but has kept a national profile through appearances on cable news and foreign visits.<\/p>\n Rogan dismissed those efforts, calling them \u201cimage management.\u201d He argued that voters should judge results, not speeches. \u201cYou can\u2019t just go around the country telling people you\u2019ll fix what you couldn\u2019t fix at home,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Critics of Newsom point to the state\u2019s population loss in recent years as a sign of deeper problems.<\/p>\n Census data shows California lost more than half a million residents between 2020 and 2023, with many citing affordability and safety as reasons for leaving.<\/p>\n The Daily Wire reported that business owners have also fled California due to regulatory burdens and rising crime.<\/p>\n Elon Musk, who moved Tesla\u2019s headquarters to Texas, called the state\u2019s policies \u201chostile to innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n Rogan used that example during his podcast, saying that when a state drives out its most successful people, \u201cyou\u2019ve got to stop and ask who\u2019s in charge and why it\u2019s failing.\u201d<\/p>\n Supporters of Newsom argue that California remains the fifth-largest economy in the world and continues to lead in technology and green energy.<\/p>\n Still, even some Democrats acknowledge challenges with housing and crime that have plagued his tenure.<\/p>\n Rogan said he doesn\u2019t hate California but believes the leadership has \u201ccompletely lost touch\u201d with everyday residents.<\/p>\n \u201cThey act like they\u2019re saving the planet, but they can\u2019t even keep the streets safe,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The\u00a0FBI 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. 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