Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday morning to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs.
The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing at 8 a.m. titled, "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II."You can watch the hearing live in the player above. Find live updates below on the hearing below. Federal prosecutors have described Minnesota as a target of widespread fraud schemes in recent years, particularly within state-administered social services and Medicaid programs. Some federal officials estimate that the amount of taxpayer money stolen could reach as high as $9 billion.However, others dispute that claim, and documented cases by the Department of Justice currently only have losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars, not billions. But, Republican lawmakers accuse Walz and Ellison of ignoring fraud warnings and retaliating against whistleblowers. The scrutiny comes amid broader federal action, including Vice President JD Vance announcing a temporary pause on more than $250 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota over concerns about fraud and oversight. In prepared remarks released ahead of the hearing, Walz acknowledged the seriousness of the issue while defending his administration’s record."There is undoubtedly more to do," Walz said in an excerpt of his planned opening statement. "We will continue to do the important work of combatting fraud. But as we do so, we will remain true to our principles. We will feed hungry children, help the poor afford healthcare, and assist people with disabilities, while also keeping fraud in check."Walz has also accused the Trump administration of targeting Minnesota for political retribution. He is expected to outline steps his administration has taken to rein in fraud and strengthen oversight safeguards, while reaffirming the state’s commitment to maintaining access to critical services.
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