Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
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Vance defends Iran war
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Congressman criticizes Minnesota ICE operation
Rep. Robert Garcia, a California Democrat, showed an image of Renee Good's carseat after the Minnesota resident was shot and killed by an ICE agent. During the hearing on the Minnesota fraud investigation, Garcia criticized the Trump administration's immigration operation and asked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz how it has impacted the state's fraud probe.
Gov. Walz defends actions in fraud testimony
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz defended his state's actions Wednesday in a House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan has the latest.
Gov. Walz, AG Ellison testify at hearing on fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were called to testify at a House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud and the "misuse" of federal funds in the state.
Comer to Walz: "You do nothing about fraud"
Rep. James Comer clashed with Minnesota's Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison at a House hearing about fraud. Comer accused them of doing "nothing about fraud."
Emmer slams Walz, Ellison during fraud hearing
Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota lashed out at Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison during a House hearing on his state's fraud investigation. Emmer demanded Walz and Ellison explain what they knew about the fraud and when did they know.
Walz, Ellison defend Minnesota fraud probe
Minnesota's Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testified before the House Oversight Committee about the state's fraud investigation. Walz and Ellison defended their response to fraud cases and denied they ignored or covered them up.
House Oversight Committee report accuses Walz, Ellison of fraud "cover-up"
The report comes just hours before Walz and Ellison are expected to testify before the committee.
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Homan, Minnesota officials on surge impact
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Walz reacts to man charging at Rep. Omar
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Trump: "We're gonna deescalate a little bit"
The Trump administration has changed course over the last 24 hours on immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis following the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents. CBS News' Ian Lee and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Trump calls Walz, Frey after Pretti killing
As criticism continues over the administration's handling of the shooting of Alex Pretti, President Trump spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Monday. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump calls Walz, Frey after Pretti killing
President Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confirmed they spoke on the phone Monday about working together on the tense situation in Minneapolis. The president also spoke with Mayor Jacob Frey. CBS News' Ian Lee and Willie James Inman report.
Grief, outrage in Minneapolis after Pretti killing
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
Walz, Trump have call about Minnesota shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says President Trump agreed to consider reducing federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota during a phone call on Monday morning. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has the latest.
Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
Gov. Walz says "this is an inflection point"
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state's Attorney General Keith Ellison gave an update on Sunday in the aftermath of Border Patrol's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order"
Minnesota's secretary of state rejected a request from Attorney General Pam Bondi for federal access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.
Gov. Walz on probe into latest fatal shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he told the Trump administration the "federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation" and that "the state will handle" the probe.
Walz says Minnesota will handle shooting probe
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the federal government "cannot be trusted" with investigating Saturday's deadly shooting by federal agents, adding the state will handle the probe. "Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this," he said.
Sen. Klobuchar takes first step in run for Minn. governor, source says
United States Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the first steps in a Minnesota gubernatorial campaign, a source close to the senator tells WCCO.
DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe alleging immigration obstruction
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
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Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being buried as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating attacks.
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
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Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75
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Analysis: Some of largest ICE facilities haven't been inspected in over a year
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Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
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1 year after Supreme Court limited broad injunctions, groups see shifting landscape
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
NASA chief flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapproval
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. in a flyover Saturday — with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger — despite safety objections from the FAA.
A Florida airport is now named after Trump, with old airport code still used for now
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
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Detention facilities are now inspected every year or every other year rather than twice a year, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found.
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More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
Second Memphis fatal shooting in 4 days by federal task force, officials say
A member of a federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis shot and killed a man there on Wednesday, the second fatal shooting by a task force member in four days.
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Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
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A Florida airport is now named after Trump, with old airport code still used for now
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Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
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A Florida airport is now named after Trump, with old airport code still used for now
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Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
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Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
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What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
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Iran says 14 killed in U.S. strikes ahead of Khamenei's burial
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being buried as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating attacks.
Cartel violence hits World Cup despite warnings: "Getting massacred"
The attacks came as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spent months grappling with how to address endemic criminal violence in Mexico.
June was the hottest on record for Western Europe, second hottest globally
A new report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service also found that June temperatures in Western Europe were nearly 5.5 degrees above average.
U.S. military launches second night of strikes against Iran
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
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Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
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Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
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Cartel violence hits World Cup despite warnings: "Getting massacred"
The attacks came as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spent months grappling with how to address endemic criminal violence in Mexico.
Lawyers battle over evidence in Kirk case
In Utah, a judge is weighing whether 23-year-old Tyler Robinson should face trial for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and whether a recorded interview with Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner should be made public. Carter Evans reports.
Person of interest in custody after stray bullet hits 5-year-old in Detroit
Kaizer, 5, is expected to make a full recovery after a stray bullet struck him while he rode his bicycle near his west side Detroit home Tuesday evening, his family said.
Parents of football player who died speak out after charges filed against ex-coach
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk death back in court
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder, is due back in court today as he faces Day 3 of preliminary hearings. This comes after prosecutors unveiled footage of him on the Utah college campus where Kirk was killed. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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