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Federal authorities are launching a "massive operation" in Minnesota on Tuesday to "identify, arrest, and remove criminals who are defrauding the American people," the Department of Homeland Security said. "Our investigative agents are conducting a massive operation to identify, arrest, and remove criminals who are defrauding the American people. We will root out this rampant fraud plaguing Minnesota," the agency wrote on X. This story is breaking. Please check back for updates.  Source link : https://www.foxnews.com/us/feds-launch-massive-operation-minnesota-fraud-scandal Author : Publish date : 2025-12-30 17:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Pop star Chappell Roan walked back a brief tribute to French screen icon Brigitte Bardot, who died Sunday, after fans criticized the late actress’ history of controversial views."Holy s--- I did not know all that insane s--- Ms. Bardot stood for I do not condone this. Very disappointing to learn," the "Pink Pony Club" singer, 27, wrote in her Instagram Story on Monday.Roan had previously paid a brief tribute to Bardot by pointing out that she had been the inspiration for her 2023 hit "Red Wine Supernova," and tacking on a message for her to "rest in peace."Fan backlash preceded

OpenAI says it is taking stronger steps to protect teens using its chatbot. Recently, the company updated its behavior guidelines for users under 18 and released new AI literacy tools for parents and teens. The move comes as pressure mounts across the tech industry. Lawmakers, educators, and child safety advocates want proof that AI companies can protect young users. Several recent tragedies have raised serious questions about the role AI chatbots may play in teen mental health. While the updates sound promising, many experts say the real test will be how these rules work in practice.Sign up for my FREE

Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams argued that the Biden administration's Justice Department engaged in "lawfare" against the former president's political opponents, including himself on corruption allegations and President Donald Trump over issues such as mishandling classified documents."I think what we have witnessed under President Biden's Justice Department, Americans should never have to live through that again," Adams said on Monday during an appearance on Fox News' "The Story.""You saw everyday Americans who fought for the education of their children being put on watch lists, I think that you saw what happened with Charlie Kirk, when you saw the

Minnesota officials and a daycare manager denied fraud allegations Monday after a viral video questioned state-funded child care centers, with both sides disputing claims that the facility was closed or improperly collecting taxpayer money.The allegations stem from a viral video posted by independent journalist Nick Shirley showing visits to several Minnesota daycare facilities, including Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis, which appeared inactive during the visit despite receiving state child care assistance funds.At a news conference Monday, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families Commissioner Tikki Brown said prior inspections of the centers did not uncover fraud and that regulators are

Rob and Michele Reiner's death reports have been sealed by court order, which was "initiated by" the Los Angeles Police Department.On Monday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner posted a press release stating that although Michele and Rob's cause of death reports were already made public, they have removed them."While the cause and manner of death were previously released on these cases, due to the court order, the information is no longer available. No other case information or records, including the Medical Examiner report, can be released or posted on the website until further notice," the press release stated, noting

USC Trojans head football coach Lincoln Riley is pointing fingers toward South Bend, Indiana.The USC-Notre Dame football rivalry is one of the best in the sport, but it’s come to an end as both programs were unable to come to an agreement on an extension to play each other for the 2026-27 season series.Riley made an appearance in front of the media before his Trojans face TCU in the Valero Alamo Bowl, where he didn’t mind taking a shot at the Fighting Irish.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It’s pretty simple. We both worked for months to try to

Department of Justice officials are facing threats of legal action after the department missed the Epstein Files Transparency Act's stated deadline to publish all its documents related to Jeffrey Epstein – but the law may lean in the DOJ's favor.DOJ officials have continued to review and upload the files more than a week after the congressionally mandated Dec. 19 due date, spurring Democrats and some Republicans to call for a range of consequences, from contempt to civil litigation. The DOJ is, however, defending the drawn-out release process, suggesting that rushing to publish piles of unexamined material would also flout the

Several Republican lawmakers in Minnesota released a statement officially calling on the state's Democratic governor, Tim Walz, to resign in light of the unfolding fraud scandal that has spiraled during his tenure. "Minnesotans have been watching the fraud crisis get worse and worse for years. It has gone on long enough," Minnesota state Senators Bill Lieske and Nathan Wesenberg, along with state Reps. Marj Fogelman, Drew Roach and Mike Wiener, said in a Monday press release."This is not about politics or stunts, and we do not make a call like this lightly. The office of the governor deserves respect, and we