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Government Fraud
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The Independentbusiness19 days ago
Labor Department Directs States to Address Unemployment Fraud or Face Funding Cuts
The U.S. Department of Labor notified governors Wednesday that states must take immediate steps to reduce fraud, waste and abuse in unemployment insurance programs. States that fail to comply could lose administrative funding. The directive is part of a broader administration eff…
news.sky.comworld29 days ago
Former CIA employee arrested after allegedly stealing $40 million in gold bars
Officials say the employee created a fake special access program to divert government funds. He was arrested in May after agents recovered gold bars, watches, and foreign currency from his office.
Benzingapolitics40 days ago
Vice President JD Vance Defends Trump Administration Anti-Fraud Campaign
Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday highlighted billions in suspected fraud identified across federal programs. Officials referred more than $22 billion in questionable small business loans and paused enrollments for certain healthcare providers.
New York Postpolitics41 days ago
Vice President JD Vance Reports Anti-Fraud Recoveries at White House Event
Vice President JD Vance stated that an anti-fraud task force has referred more than $22 billion in fraudulent small business loans for collection. He also cited additional recoveries and blocks across Medicaid, COVID relief, government contracts, and student aid.
citizen.co.zapolitics44 days ago
State financial officers report $28 billion returned to taxpayers in 2025
State Financial Officers Foundation President O.J. Oleka said relaxed eligibility rules during the prior administration contributed to increased fraud in government programs. The group documented $5.7 billion in identified waste, fraud and abuse.
Fox Newspolitics46 days ago
Anti-Fraud Task Force Targets $250 Billion in Government Losses
The White House Anti-Fraud Task Force has identified tens of billions of dollars in improper payments across federal programs. Officials are using new detection tools to stop payments before they are issued.
foxnews.comworld53 days ago
Vice President Visits Maine To Highlight Anti-Fraud Task Force
The vice president traveled to Bangor, Maine on May 14, 2026 to speak at an event focused on government fraud prevention. Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling presented examples of improper payments uncovered by the Anti-Fraud Task Force. The visit occurred one day after a rel…
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abcnews.go.comworld53 days ago
Vice President Vance Says He Likes Idea of Sending Medicaid Fraudsters to Guantanamo
Vice President Vance responded to an audience suggestion during a speech in Maine on Thursday by saying he "kind of likes" the idea of sending people who commit Medicaid fraud to "Gitmo." The remark came as he discussed efforts to reduce government waste and fraud. The event focu…
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upi.compolitics53 days ago
Vice President Visits Maine to Highlight Fraud Crackdown
The vice president traveled to Bangor, Maine, on Friday to discuss efforts to address government fraud. The visit included support for a Republican candidate and outreach to a U.S. senator from the state. The trip reflects ongoing administration focus on reducing improper federal…
Abc Newspolitics53 days ago
Vice President JD Vance to Highlight Anti-Fraud Task Force in Maine Visit Ahead of June Primaries
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to deliver remarks at Bangor International Airport on May 14, 2026, in the first stop expressly billed as focusing on the Trump administration’s anti-fraud efforts. The appearance comes days before Maine’s June 9 primaries for governor, U.S. S…