Trump to nominate former Oklahoma state trooper as ICE director
A onetime Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine is getting the nod to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency, President Donald Trump announced Saturday.
A onetime Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine is getting the nod to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency, President Donald Trump announced Saturday.
Minnesota GOP Rep. Elliot Engen pleads not guilty to drunk driving charges
Minnesota GOP lawmaker Elliot Engen has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a drunk driving arrest.
Minnesota GOP lawmaker Elliot Engen has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a drunk driving arrest.
Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan
The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.
The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.
Pride festival focuses on fundraising efforts
This year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival is back at Loring Park, drawing crowds for a weekend of celebration and community as organizers focus on fundraising for year-round support.
This year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival is back at Loring Park, drawing crowds for a weekend of celebration and community as organizers focus on fundraising for year-round support.
Man pleads guilty to stealing rifle from FBI vehicle during ICE protest
A man admitted in court to taking a rifle bag from an FBI vehicle during a confrontation with federal agents after the shooting of a man in north Minneapolis.
A man admitted in court to taking a rifle bag from an FBI vehicle during a confrontation with federal agents after the shooting of a man in north Minneapolis.
Rep. Tom Emmer faces backlash for telling Somalis to 'go the hell back to where they came from'
Rep. Tom Emmer is facing backlash from Democrats for his comments at a recent town hall saying Somalis who "don't assimilate" should "go the hell back to where they came from."
Rep. Tom Emmer is facing backlash from Democrats for his comments at a recent town hall saying Somalis who "don't assimilate" should "go the hell back to where they came from."
Reaction to Rep. Emmer's town hall comments about Somali-Americans
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer is facing backlash from Democrats in the Minnesota congressional delegation for comments he made about Somali-Americans at a recent town hall.
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer is facing backlash from Democrats in the Minnesota congressional delegation for comments he made about Somali-Americans at a recent town hall.
John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
Iran drone attack disrupts traffic in Strait of Hormuz
A drone attack by Iran on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted shipping traffic and threatened a fragile agreement with the United States to restore safe passage through the waterway. FOX’s Shannon Bream has the latest.
A drone attack by Iran on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted shipping traffic and threatened a fragile agreement with the United States to restore safe passage through the waterway. FOX’s Shannon Bream has the latest.
Minnesota primary elections 2026: What you need to know as voting begins
Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:
Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:
Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran has disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz by carrying out a drone attack on a container ship. The attack came as more traffic had been making its way through the Strait amid a tentative peace agreement with the United States. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
Iran has disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz by carrying out a drone attack on a container ship. The attack came as more traffic had been making its way through the Strait amid a tentative peace agreement with the United States. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
SNAP payment errors hit $10.1B nationwide, surpassing federal threshold
The USDA says states are making billions in SNAP payment errors, triggering new rules and penalties aimed at improving accountability.
The USDA says states are making billions in SNAP payment errors, triggering new rules and penalties aimed at improving accountability.
Minneapolis data center development pause approved by city council
As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.
As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits.
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Medicaid fraud risks and oversight hearing [Part 1]
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled “State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies.” The hearing included testimonies from Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly, in addition to the Medicaid Directors for the states of California, New York and Ohio.
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled “State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies.” The hearing included testimonies from Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly, in addition to the Medicaid Directors for the states of California, New York and Ohio.
Minneapolis bathhouse ordinances approved by council, paving way for legalization
Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.
Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally.
Minnesota DHS explains fraud investigation process
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly told Congress how Minnesota investigates suspected Medicaid fraud, explaining when cases are referred to law enforcement and how quickly payment withholds can be imposed after a credible allegation of fraud.
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly told Congress how Minnesota investigates suspected Medicaid fraud, explaining when cases are referred to law enforcement and how quickly payment withholds can be imposed after a credible allegation of fraud.
Minnesota DHS faces questions over fraud screening
Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly defended the state's Medicaid provider review process before Congress, saying providers restored after appeals remain under heightened oversight and that suspected fraud cases are referred to law enforcement.
Minnesota DHS Commissioner John Connolly defended the state's Medicaid provider review process before Congress, saying providers restored after appeals remain under heightened oversight and that suspected fraud cases are referred to law enforcement.
Trump seeking $11 billion to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs
President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.
President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.
'Significant fraud happened' in MN autism services
Minnesota DHS temporary commissioner John Connolly acknowledged that "significant fraud happened" in the state's autism services program while testifying before Congress. Connolly said Minnesota has responded with provider audits, enhanced background checks, and a new licensing system to strengthen oversight.
Minnesota DHS temporary commissioner John Connolly acknowledged that "significant fraud happened" in the state's autism services program while testifying before Congress. Connolly said Minnesota has responded with provider audits, enhanced background checks, and a new licensing system to strengthen oversight.
Supreme Court rules Trump administration can revive restrictive immigration policy
In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.