The Trump administration announced it is #suspending $129m in federal benefit payments to #Minnesota amid allegations of widespread fraud in the state.

The secretary of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Brooke Rollins, shared a letter on Friday on social media that was addressed to Minnesota’s governor, #Tim #Walz, and the mayor of Minneapolis, #Jacob #Frey, notifying them of the administration’s decision and citing investigations into #alleged #fraud conducted by local non-profits and businesses.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/10/trump-administration-suspends-129m-benefit-payments-minnesota?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Trump administration suspends $129m in benefit payments to Minnesota

USDA notified state’s governor of decision, citing inquiries into alleged fraud by local non-profits and businesses

The Guardian