Agents serve search warrants in federal fraud probe in Minnesota

Federal agents executed search warrants in Minnesota on Tuesday as part of an ongoing federal fraud investigation into publicly funded social programs, with activity focused on child care centers in the Minneapolis area. The probe, which began under the Biden administration and continues under Trump, has already led to over 60 convictions related to fraud in programs meant to support children. Governor Tim Walz welcomed the raids, emphasizing cooperation between state and federal agencies, while tensions persist over the federal government's broader actions, including a recent threat to withhold Medicaid funds. Few details were disclosed, and federal authorities have not provided further information on the scope of the current operation.