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Jun 9, 2026 Vance referred Minnesota's governor and attorney general to the Justice Department for fraud investigation based on unsubstantiated claims Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
A federal official used the threat of prosecution against opposition-party state officials, raising concerns about politically motivated law enforcement targeting disfavored jurisdictions.
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- Vice President Vance referred Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison to DOJ for fraud investigation — Vice President J.D. Vance announced he would refer Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Department of Justice for investigation of criminal fraud. The referral was based on claims that Somali immigrants in Minnesota are engaging in social services fraud while Democrats overlook it. Governor Walz characterized Vance's attacks as a "campaign of retribution" meant to punish blue states, while Attorney General Ellison called the allegations "unfounded" and a "political stunt," stating that diverting official powers and public resources to pursue political adversaries "diminishes public trust in our institutions."
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Week 73 – 2026-06-06–2026-06-12
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