MADISON, Wis. — A jury convicted a Wisconsin man of election fraud and identity theft for requesting the ballots of Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Racine Mayor Cory Mason without their consent. Jurors in Racine County on Tuesday found Harry Wait guilty of two misdemeanor election fraud charges and one felony identity … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division focused on prosecuting fraud, despite critics’ concerns over potential political pressure to target White House opponents. Colin McDonald, a top aide to the Justice Department’s second-in-command, was confirmed in a vote of 52 to 47 to serve … Read more
A California court denied the state attorney general’s appeal to halt the Riverside County Sheriff’s election fraud investigation on Tuesday. In a statement, California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office said the appellate court denied their request “based solely on where we filed the case and is not a ruling on the underlying of the petition.” … Read more
Congress probing hospice fraud in California after CBS News investigation – CBS News Watch CBS News Two weeks after a CBS News investigation into hospice care fraud in California, Congress is now probing the issue. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi is following the story. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald on a 52–47 vote to serve as the Justice Department’s first assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement on Tuesday, as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to crack down on abuse of taxpayer-funded programs. The confirmation comes as federal officials continue … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform have launched an investigation into what they categorize as “rampant taxpayer fraud in California’s hospice programs.” “Recent reporting has revealed alarming evidence of fraudulent activity in California’s hospice programs, including agencies overbilling Medicare and fraudulently enrolling beneficiaries … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ahead of a Tuesday hearing where Minnesota lawmakers will discuss food stamp fraud, Fox News Digital spoke to a millionaire who says he was able to qualify for food stamps through a loophole — one that he hopes will soon be closed as the state grapples with … Read more
House Republicans announced Monday that Congress will mount an investigation into “rampant hospice fraud,” alleging that potentially tens of millions in taxpayer funds may have been lost in improper payments to Southern California companies. The Republican-led House Oversight Committee, which has the authority to investigate, has sent a letter to California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, … Read more
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, the five people stole $14.6 million in Federal Child Nutrition Program money that was meant to feed hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The five were among a group … Read more
As national attention focuses on the growing fraud scandal in Minnesota, which federal prosecutors estimate could top $9 billion, the state’s Democratic Governor Tim Walz announced he is dropping his reelection campaign. Right before New Year’s, a viral social media video by YouTuber Nick Shirley, which was amplified by Elon Musk, Vice President J.D. Vance … Read more