Withholding $260 Million From Minnesota Won't Win the War on Medicaid Fraud The legal exploitation of Medicaid's federal matching system is a much bigger problem than criminal fraud. Reason · Feb 26
JD Vance claims withholding $260M from Minnesota ‘helps kids,’ but the real reason raises serious questions Nice sugarcoating, JD! We Got This Covered · Feb 26
YouTuber lauded by JD Vance for sparking Minnesota daycare probe now pushes ‘Jewish invasion’ theory Nick Shirley, 23, responded to a post by another influencer promoting a ‘documentary on New Jersey's Jewish Invasion,’ replying ‘EXPOSE IT ALL’ The Independent UK · Feb 26
‘Foreign truck driver’ seen speeding wrong way on Missouri highway for miles: 'Couldn't read basic road signs' A viral video shows a truck going the wrong way on a Missouri highway, nearly hitting other vehicles and triggering an investigation by state and federal transportation officials The Times of India · Feb 26
‘This has nothing to do with fraud’: Tim Walz pushes back against Trump, claims the president is punishing blue states with Medicaid withdrawal Tim Walz calls it like it is. We Got This Covered · Feb 26
'War on Fraud,' JD Vance Announces Medicaid Funding Freeze for Minnesota in New Crackdown The Trump administration has stopped over $250 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota, citing widespread fraud. This move is part of a broader campaign against Medicaid fraud. International Business Times UK · Feb 26
Men’s Basketball State of the Bubble: UCLA and UCF Likely in Following Résumé-Boosting Victories The Bruins and Knights have earned statement wins over the last week that will likely push both into the NCAA tournament field. Sports Illustrated · Feb 26
Trump's Tariff Troubles Plus: Minnesota Medicaid funds, AI vs. jobs, Taylor Lorenz's libertarian moment, and more... Reason · Feb 26
ICE Bars Pastors From Visiting and Praying for Detainees at Detention Centre, Citing Security Concerns Federal authorities at a Minnesota detention centre have blocked pastors from visiting detainees, citing safety concerns, prompting a lawsuit alleging violations of religious rights. International Business Times UK · Feb 26
Minneapolis united when federal immigration operations surged – reflecting a long tradition of mutual aid I’ve been living in Minneapolis and working on my doctoral dissertation about local religious communities since 2019. The Conversation · Feb 26
Minnesota School Adds ICE 'Harassed' Migrants Slide to Year 8 Curriculum — Education Watchdog Says It's 'Biased' A Minnesota middle school geography lesson calling ICE 'harassing' migrants has sparked backlash from parents and education groups over alleged political bias. International Business Times UK · Feb 26
Hillary Clinton says she answered every question in Epstein testimony and confirms Republican asked about UFOs and Pizzagate – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Feb 26
First Thing: US and Iranian negotiators meet for critical nuclear talks in Geneva Tehran insists deal is possible if Trump abides by preconditions agreed with Witkoff. Plus, will Andrew bring down the British monarchy? The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
'War on fraud': White House to withhold $259 million on medicaid funds from Minnesota US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday announced a freeze on funding for medical benefits for the Democratic-led state of Minnesota, a day after President Donald Trump tapped him to lead a "war on fraud." Trump announced in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he was appointing… The Times of India · Feb 26
Axios · Feb 25 Trump admin cites fraud in freezing Minnesota Medicaid funds The latest move maintains an administration focus on Minnesota's safety net funding.
The Guardian - US · Feb 25 Tim Walz accuses Trump of withholding $259m in Medicaid funds ‘to punish blue states’ – as it happened Democratic governor of Minnesota says administration’s federal withholding of $259m ‘has nothing to do with fraud’
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Vance says Trump administration is cutting off a quarter billion dollars in funds to Minnesota over fraud concerns White House effort is latest in series of actions to punish Minnesota’s Democratic-led government
The Guardian - US · Feb 25 Vance says Minnesota’s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump’s ‘war on fraud’ Vice-president makes announcement with Mehmet Oz, who says other states will be next after Minnesota
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration will “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns
We Got This Covered · Feb 25 Trump picks a fight with Ilhan Omar at the State of the Union — and she takes it The speech became the latest example of eroding decorum in politics.
Salon · Feb 25 Trump woos MAGA media with bigoted SOTU MAGA media outlets declare the president's 107-minute address the best in history
International Business Times UK · Feb 25 Who Is Aliya Rahman? Severely Injured ICE Victim Thrown Out Of Trump's State Of The Union Speech After being removed from Trump's State of the Union, Aliya Rahman's story of ICE, disability, and "fraud" claims in Minnesota sparks a national debate over truth.
International Business Times UK · Feb 25 Ilhan Omar's SOTU Outburst Sparks Viral Calls to 'Deport Her From America' President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address ignites a viral movement calling for Rep. Ilhan Omar's deportation, highlighting tensions in US politics.
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Trump touts ‘turnaround for the ages’ in State of the Union speech that bashes Democrats and Minnesota Trump is delivering his first formal State of the Union speech of his second term