Vice President JD Vance has referred Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Justice Department for investigation over alleged failure to stop social services fraud. - Vance cited a House Oversight Committee report alleging years of unchecked fraud.
- The referral goes to the new National Fraud Enforcement Division, raising concerns about political targeting. - Ellison called the move a political stunt and denied any wrongdoing.
- The Justice Department has not yet decided whether to open an investigation.