Minnesota officials have shocked the nation over the past weeks as they have incited more violence against federal agents in the streets of Minneapolis.
Trump has responded to this blooming insurrection by dispatching Border Czar Tom Homan to take control of the situation.
And now Tim Walz has run out of places to hide as the deadline approaches to answer to the country.
The House Oversight Committee has scheduled a session for March 4, titled “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II,” following weeks of document requests and sworn interviews conducted by congressional investigators.
The investigation centers on accusations that as much as $9 billion in taxpayer money may have been diverted through fraudulent schemes tied to programs designed to assist low-income families, children, individuals with disabilities, and Medicaid recipients.
In a public statement, Rep. James Comer, chairman of the Republican-led committee, said Americans are owed clear answers about how such large sums of public money could have been misused.
Federal prosecutors have already brought criminal cases against several individuals in connection with portions of the alleged misconduct.
Committee investigators began examining the matter in December 2025, after federal authorities revealed evidence they believe points to widespread fraud and possible money laundering activities connected to Minnesota’s social services network.
According to committee leaders, funds intended for programs such as child nutrition assistance, housing support, autism services, and medical coverage for vulnerable residents may have been siphoned off through coordinated schemes.
As part of the inquiry, the committee has requested extensive records from the governor’s office and the attorney general’s office, including communications and internal documents related to oversight of the affected programs.
Lawmakers have also asked the U.S. Treasury Department to provide Suspicious Activity Reports that could shed light on financial transactions linked to the alleged schemes.
Transcribed interviews with current and former state officials are underway and expected to conclude before the March hearing.
Momentum for the investigation intensified in January after Minnesota’s Office of the Legislative Auditor released a report examining the Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Administration.
The audit found significant shortcomings in compliance and internal safeguards, concluding that the agency lacked sufficient controls to effectively guard against fraud and improper payments.
Earlier this year, the committee convened the first hearing in its series, where Minnesota legislators described what they characterized as years of systemic breakdowns and missed opportunities to strengthen oversight mechanisms.
They testified that internal warnings and audit findings were not addressed with the urgency they warranted.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are set to appear before Congress next month as part of an expanding federal inquiry into what lawmakers describe as one of the largest public benefits fraud cases in state history.
The House Oversight Committee announced that both officials will testify under oath on March 4 during a hearing focused on alleged waste and misuse of federal funds within Minnesota’s social service programs.
Walz, who recently indicated he does not intend to seek future political office, has faced mounting scrutiny as the controversy has unfolded.
Critics argue that warning signs were missed or ignored during his administration.
Ellison has also drawn attention to questions surrounding oversight responsibilities within his office.
Comer cited prior testimony from Minnesota state lawmakers who claimed that state leadership failed to respond adequately to red flags and, in some cases, pushed back against whistleblowers who raised concerns about irregularities.
Additional scrutiny has surrounded Ellison following the resurfacing of a 2021 audio recording in which he met with members of Minnesota’s Somali community, some of whom were later convicted in fraud cases involving public funds.
While no wrongdoing has been established in connection with the meeting itself, critics argue it underscores broader concerns about oversight during that period.
The March 4 hearing is expected to provide lawmakers an opportunity to question Walz and Ellison directly about their roles, the timeline of events, and what reforms may be necessary to prevent future abuses.
Committee members from both parties are likely to press for greater transparency and accountability as the investigation continues.
Opponents of Governor Walz and AG Ellison have indicated that they expect both men to eventually be connected to the historic fraud scam in their state.
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