Minnesota’s governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their efforts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in the state.

Minnesota's governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their efforts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the state.

Gov. Tim Walz said at a news conference that he spoke Monday with border advisor Tom Homan and with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Tuesday morning.

Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday tore into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and state Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) over their handling of a fraud scandal within Minnesota’s social services programs.

Republicans in Congress grilled Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison about fraud in Minnesota on Wednesday, accusing the two officials of failed leadership, while Democrats decried the Tru

House Republicans took aim at Minnesota’s Democrats in a hearing that was low on new facts but high on political theater.

Tensions remain high in Minnesota. Despite the Trump administration signaling a willingness to de-escalate tensions in the state earlier this week, Minnesota’s governor is now skeptical.“I know who I'm dealing with.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison testified on Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee to discuss widespread social service fraud in the state.