US Halts Minnesota Medicaid Funds Over Fraud
February 26, 2026·20 days ago·via Arab News

The Trump administration freezes $259 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing $244 million in fraudulent claims and $15 million tied to individuals without proper immigration status. Vice President J.D. Vance and CMS head Mehmet Oz announce the halt, demanding the state root out waste before taxpayer dollars flow again. This bold move kicks off a national war on fraud, spotlighting Minnesota's failures after Somali-linked daycare scams sparked ICE crackdowns and protests. Read more about this...