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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave his final State of the State address earlier this week and his comments on the massive fraud scandal in the state, which came toward the end of his speech, quickly sparked blowback from Republican lawmakers in the state who spoke to Fox News Digital. "It was ridiculous," state Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Minn., chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, said about Walz's comments on the fraud scandal. "He somewhat said, 'Oh, the buck stops with me,' but then he immediately pivoted to blame everyone else."Walz touted his efforts to crack down on fraud during his speech while claiming that red states have more fraud than blue states and suggesting the legislature needs to do more to adopt his proposal to fight fraud."We've created additional checks and balances," Walz said. "We've brought on more investigators, more auditors, more law enforcement agencies, as well as an outside firm to take a look at high-risk programs. People who have ripped us off are getting caught and they are going to jail, just like today."'INCOMPETENCE OR DERELICTION': MINNESOTA LAWMAKER RIPS TIM WALZ AS STATE FRAUD LOSSES MOUNTWalz's reference to "today" was in relation to federal raids carried out across Minneapolis earlier that day, which the governor faced criticism over, including from FBI Director Kash Patel, after he seemingly took credit for actions the federal government says it directed and orchestrated."Minnesota is consistently ranked as one of the best states to live in because we invest in programs that support children, parents, seniors, and people with disabilities," Walz said in the speech. "But, as we've seen in recent months, and just today, the more generous your support system, the more oversight you need to make sure people aren't taking unfair advantage."Walz pointed to the legislature and called on them to adopt his plan to combat fraud, which Robbins said will do "nothing but create more bureaucracy" and said the Republican proposals are more "serious" to actually address the issue.JD VANCE COMPARES GOV TIM WALZ TO AN 'ARSONIST' FOR ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO TAKE CREDIT FOR FBI FRAUD RAIDS"He can keep gaslighting people but nobody buys it anymore," Robbins said.State Sen. Mark Koran, R-Minn., reacted to the speech by telling Fox News Digital that "Governor Walz tried to wallpaper over his legacy by praising his failed policies and massive government expansion.""The truth is, he leaves behind a legacy of… [TheTopNews] Read More.57 mins ago - Fidelity, Vanguard reportedly pause SPLC grants after federal fraud charges
Fidelity and Vanguard’s charitable arms have reportedly paused grants to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) through their donor-advised funds after the group was indicted on federal charges.The Justice Department last week charged the civil rights nonprofit with financial crimes, including wire fraud and money laundering. In the wake of the charges, many supporters moved to donate to help support the group's legal defense, The New York Times reported.However, both Fidelity Charitable and Vanguard Charitable said they are temporarily pausing grants to the organization while the case moves forward, according to the outlet.AMERICANS SURGE TOWARD FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS FOR 2026 AMID HOUSEHOLD BUDGET CONCERNS"Fidelity Charitable is aware of an ongoing governmental investigation into Southern Poverty Law Center," the company, an affiliate of Fidelity Investments, said in a message to a donor. "Consistent with our grant-making standards and practices, the organization is not an eligible grant recipient during the ongoing investigation." Vanguard Charitable provided a similar explanation, according to The New York Times."The organization has had allegations and/or charges brought against them for activities that may call into question their ability to carry out their tax-exempt charitable purpose," the company said when declining a grant request.THE TYPICAL AMERICAN WORKER HAS JUST $955 SAVED FOR RETIREMENT, STUDY SHOWSA donor-advised fund (DAF) lets people make a tax-deductible donation, then recommend how the money is given to charities over time, according to the IRS."Vanguard Charitable grants only to organizations that meet IRS eligibility requirements. If we become aware an organization has been charged with a crime by state or federal authorities, we pause grantmaking while the matter is pending," a spokesperson for the company told FOX Business. "All grant decisions are made based on the information available at the time of the grant recommendation."On its website, Fidelity Charitable notes that a grant recommendation may be declined if an organization is being investigated for "alleged illegal activities or non-charitable activities."RETIREES FACE STAGGERING 6-FIGURE HEALTH CARE BILL WHEN LEAVING THE WORKFORCEThe Justice Department indicted the SPLC on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit concealment and money laundering, stemming from allegations that the civil rights organization funneled $3 million in donations to people linked to various violent extremist groups, including Unite the Right, the Ku Klux Klan and the Aryan Nations. "The SPLC allegedly engaged in a massive fraud operation to deceive their donors, enrich themselves, and hide their deceptive operations from the public," FBI Director Kash Patel said in… [TheTopNews] Read More.57 mins ago - 6 Are Injured in Stabbing at a High School in Washington StateFive students were injured, four of them critically, after an altercation at Foss High School in Tacoma, Wash., the authorities said. A security guard was also injured. [TheTopNews] Read More.60 mins ago
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