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Trump to formally launch fraud task force, White House says

Monday, March 16 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Monday to formally launch a task force on fraud led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, his spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House. (Reporting by Katharine... Read More.

FBI examines Arizona election records in widening probe of Trump vote fraud claims

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The FBI has obtained records related to the 2020 election in Arizona, a top state lawmaker said on Monday, as federal law enforcement continues to pursue President Donald Trump's false claims that his defeat in that campaign... Read More.

Former Missouri House speaker sentenced to prison for COVID relief fraud

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (AP) - A former Missouri House speaker was sentenced Monday to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud for misusing federal COVID-19 relief funds for his personal benefit. Former Republican House Speaker John Diehl received about $380,000 in... Read More.

Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota’s fraud fight

Wednesday, March 4 by SRN News

Minnesota's governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their efforts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the state. Republicans on the House Oversight Committee accused Gov. Tim Walz and... Read More.

Minnesota governor proposes to tackle fraud after Trump allegations led to immigration crackdown

Friday, February 27 by SRN News

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said on Thursday he introduced a proposal to tackle fraud in state programs after President Donald Trump's administration used fraud allegations to deploy federal armed immigration agents in the state. The Republican Trump... Read More.

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Thursday, February 26 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would "temporarily halt" some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds. Vance, who made... Read More.

Trump’s pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares ‘war on fraud’

Wednesday, February 25 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud said Wednesday he would pursue prosecutions "without fear or favor" as questions grow about how the new unit will operate free of political influence from... Read More.

Man who lived rent-free in New Yorker Hotel, then claimed to own it, pleads guilty to fraud charge

Thursday, February 19 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City man who attempted to claim ownership of the New Yorker Hotel has pleaded guilty to fraud, ending a lengthy legal saga involving an obscure tenant law that allowed the man to live rent-free for years in... Read More.

US Treasury sets up website for whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering

Friday, February 13 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday announced a new website to accept whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering and sanctions violations, on the heels of a scandal involving federal funds intended for social welfare programs in Minnesota. In a statement,... Read More.

US Medicare agency proposes rules to reduce health insurance fraud

Tuesday, February 10 by SRN News

Feb 9 (Reuters) - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Monday proposed regulations to crack down on fraud and misleading practices by health insurance agents and brokers to lower healthcare costs. The 2027 Payment Notice sets standards for health insurance issuers, brokers and... Read More.

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Trump to formally launch fraud task force, White House says

FBI examines Arizona election records in widening probe of Trump vote fraud claims

Former Missouri House speaker sentenced to prison for COVID relief fraud

Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota’s fraud fight

Minnesota governor proposes to tackle fraud after Trump allegations led to immigration crackdown

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Trump’s pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares ‘war on fraud’

Man who lived rent-free in New Yorker Hotel, then claimed to own it, pleads guilty to fraud charge

US Treasury sets up website for whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering

US Medicare agency proposes rules to reduce health insurance fraud

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