Biden-Era Judge Sabotages Fraud Probe, Saddles American Taxpayers With $80 Million Tab

Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer January 15, 2026 3:52 PM ET A Biden-appointed federal judge delivered a devastating blow to efforts to root out welfare fraud, effectively shielding Minnesota’s sanctuary-style resistance to federal oversight while forcing American taxpayers to pick up an $80 million tab. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins is

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Mary Rooke

Commentary and Analysis Writer



A Biden-appointed federal judge delivered a devastating blow to efforts to root out welfare fraud, effectively shielding Minnesota’s sanctuary-style resistance to federal oversight while forcing American taxpayers to pick up an $80 million tab.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins is aggressively pursuing greater oversight of state-administered programs. The Trump administration cited widespread concerns about fraud and improper payments, particularly in Democratic-led sanctuary states, like Minnesota, that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.




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