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US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington's objectives are achieved.
REPORTAGE - L’attaque israélo-américaine marque pour beaucoup le début de la libération du peuple iranien. Mais de nouvelles violences sont aussi redoutées.
The US says three American troops have been killed in the campaign against Iran. The announcement came as Tehran vowed to avenge the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Follow DW for the latest.
Cette mise en garde fait suite aux frappes américaines et israéliennes qui ont tué le guide suprême, l’ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Protesters, some of whom were waving flags of pro-Iranian armed groups, threw stones at security forces protecting the site.
See images from the Middle East after the United States and Israel on Saturday launched a major attack against Tehran.
DÉCRYPTAGE - Autrefois contrebalancée par le Congrès, les pouvoirs de guerre du président américain se sont récemment largement étendus, alors que Trump a lancé des «opérations de combat majeures»…
Les Américains et les Israéliens ont lancé ce samedi matin une attaque majeure en Iran, avant que le régime de Téhéran réplique par l’envoi de missiles vers plusieurs pays du Moyen-Orient.
The US has initiated major combat operations in Iran, as President Trump seeks to eliminate nuclear threats.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is set to release the results for the CA Final exam held in January 2026, with details on when and where candidates can check their scores.
The 11th AGATA "Music Hall", which started yesterday, will gather Lithuanian music industry professionals, creators, and listeners until Sunday for a live meeting, discussions, and exchange of new ideas.
Ex-official, 5 others head to trial in Tunis trafficking case APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine
US Vice President JD Vance has suspended the disbursement of $259 million intended for Minnesota's Medicaid program, justifying the decision by claiming that fraud in the state had reached an 'industrial scale'.
L’ex-cheffe de la diplomatie américaine Hillary Clinton a affirmé jeudi que son mari Bill Clinton ne savait rien des crimes de Jeffrey Epstein, au terme d’une audition devant une commission d’enquête…
En meeting ce jeudi à Lyon dans le cadre des élections municipales, le leader insoumis a de nouveau ciblé la presse, avec qui ses relations se sont envenimées depuis la mort de Quentin Deranque.
Confederação patronal apresentou proposta ampla em que sugere a limitação de mandatos sindicais, bem como um regime de lay-off automático para situações de calamidade. Nega estar a afastar UGT.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accused the Trump administration of a 'campaign of retribution' after a temporary pause in Medicaid funding to the state.
Alors qu’il prononçait mardi son discours sur l’état de l’Union mardi devant le Congrès, les capacités mentales Donald Trump inquiètent de nombreux citoyens américains.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the date and time for the release of the CA Final results for the January session.
President Donald Trump's administration has temporarily frozen a portion of federal funding for Minnesota's Medicaid program in response to a social fund fraud scandal. A federal investigation led
US Vice President J.D. Vance announced a freeze on medical aid funding for the Democratic-led state of Minnesota, a day after being appointed by Donald Trump to lead a 'war on fraud'.
US Vice President JD Vance has announced a halt in Medicaid health payments to Minnesota, a day after President Donald Trump put him in charge of a "war on fraud."
The Trump administration, through Vice President JD Vance, announced it will withhold $259 million in Minnesota Medicaid funds, citing alleged health-care fraud and signaling a broader crackdown.
The Trump administration announced a temporary halt to some Medicaid funding for Minnesota, citing concerns over fraud, as stated by Vance.
Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration will “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns
Larry Summers is reportedly set to resign as a Harvard University professor following an ongoing probe related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Hezbollah stated it would not intervene in 'limited' US strikes against Iran, but warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be considered a 'red line'.
Avant de nouveaux pourparlers entre les deux pays, prévus jeudi à Genève sous médiation omanaise, Donald Trump a affirmé vouloir privilégier la voie diplomatique alors que Téhéran estimait qu’un accor
Lors de son «discours sur l’état de l’Union», le président américain a réagi à l’invalidation d’une partie des droits de douane par les juges, dans un registre plus modéré que dans les heures suivant
Cote d'Ivoire step up WAFCON build-up with two home matches Confédération Africaine de Football
A report indicates that Tunisia wastes an average of 172 kg of food per capita each year, highlighting a significant issue of food waste in the country.
The US Ambassador to France assured the French Minister of Foreign Affairs that he does not wish to interfere in the public debate, following a controversy related to the death of Quentin Deranque.
Former French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, now a Les Républicains deputy, dismissed the idea of an alliance between LFI and RN, stating 'neither one nor the other.' He accused Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his allies of antisemitism and advocated for a right-wing and centrist project.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is advancing a $50 billion plan to modernize rural health care.
The US military killed three suspected drug traffickers and destroyed a boat in the Caribbean Sea as part of an anti-narcotics operation.
The snowstorm hitting the northeastern United States is causing massive flight cancellations to New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Rights, refunds, accommodation: the steps to take.
La crainte d’une éventuelle intervention militaire américaine en Iran a poussé plusieurs pays à exhorter leurs ressortissants à quitter ce pays, comme l’Inde qui a annoncé sa décision lundi.
Tunisia has implemented permanent market controls and launched a new anti-drug strategy, aiming to stabilize its economy and combat illicit activities.
Xavier Bertrand, president of Hauts-de-France, has criticized Bruno Retailleau's candidacy for the leadership of the Les Républicains (LR) party, accusing him of 'putting the cart before the horse' and refusing to participate in a primary.
Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any attack on its territory, including limited strikes, as an "act of aggression", following statements by US President Donald Trump suggesting
A new poll for the Paris municipal elections shows Emmanuel Grégoire leading in the first round with 32% of votes, ahead of Rachida Dati, who is supported by Les Républicains, MoDem, and UDI, with 30%.
L’ancien président ukrainien Petro Poroshenko alerte sur les réelles intentions de Vladimir Poutine et critique les lectures américaine et ukrainienne du conflit. ...
It's been a long time since the U.S. men's hockey team last won gold at the Olympics.
France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, announced that France has summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner to denounce comments made by the Trump administration regarding the death of a young nationalist student, Quentin Deranque.
Un navire-hôpital va être envoyé pour "prendre soin des nombreuses personnes malades" au Groenland, a annoncé samedi (heure locale) Donald Trump sur son réseau Truth Social. Le président américain n'a
Malgré la décision de la Cour suprême, le président américain Donald Trump a annoncé vendredi soir une taxe douanière mondiale de 10% qui entrera en vigueur le 24 février. ...
La Cour suprême des Etats-Unis a jugé que Donald Trump avait outrepassé ses pouvoirs en imposant des droits de douane sur de nombreux produits entrant aux Etats-Unis, infligeant un sérieux revers au p
Wisconsin is on the verge of expanding Medicaid coverage for new mothers, potentially leaving Arkansas as the only state without such a provision.
Billionaires threaten to leave the state to avoid paying a tax that would replace the US government's cuts to Medicaid.
Families in Missouri are expressing concerns over potential Medicaid disability cuts, putting pressure on officials to reconsider the proposed changes.
The Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic is experiencing a slowdown in its tourism growth, despite being the second-largest destination in the region. The country aims to attract more foreign visitors, particularly from France.
KARACHI: Spent casings of tear gas shells littered the road outside the US consulate in Karachi on Sunday, which was sprinkled with charred remains of several motorcycles — including one that…
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced that they attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with four ballistic missiles, according to Iranian state media.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday that the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was “a defining moment in Iran’s history”. “What comes next is uncertain. But there is now an open path to a different Iran, one that its people may have greater freedom to shape,” Kallas said […]
States are projected to spend millions to implement former President Trump's Medicaid work mandates, despite the policy's aim to save money.
VIDÉO - Les manifestants ont brandi des drapeaux nationaux et des banderoles condamnant les frappes, scandant des slogans tels que «Pas de compromis, pas de capitulation, guerre contre l’Amérique».
United States President Donald Trump said “major combat operations” had begun against Iran as US and Israeli forces carried out joint strikes on Tehran and other cities, prompting retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East. Explosions shook central Tehran early on Saturday. Iranian media and verified footage showed smoke rising near government compounds and residential districts. One strike landed close to the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
VIDÉO - Israël et les États-Unis ont lancé ce samedi matin une «opération» contre la «menace existentielle» iranienne et appelé les Iraniens à se soulever contre le pouvoir en place à Téhéran.
El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and a major fentanyl supplier, died from injuries sustained during an attack on his residence on February 22.
A judge has approved a $345 million verdict against Greenpeace, which the environmental group says could lead to its bankruptcy. The lawsuit stemmed from Greenpeace's involvement in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Cette visite doit aussi aborder le Liban et la mise en œuvre du plan de paix en 20 points pour Gaza porté par Donald Trump.
L’incident s’est produit loin de zones habitées et aucun avion commercial ne se trouvait à proximité, a souligné le communiqué.
In an email to embassy workers Friday morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee warned them that if they wanted to leave Israel, they “should do so TODAY.”
Organogenesis anticipates a substantial revenue decline of 25%-38% by 2026, attributing the projected decrease to market disruption driven by policy changes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Walz introduces an anti-fraud package after the Trump administration threatened to cut Medicaid funds.
DÉCRYPTAGE - «Les membres du Congrès ne doivent pas s’enrichir de manière frauduleuse en profitant de leur accès à des informations privilégiées», a martelé le président américain lors de son…
At least two South Africans have died in Ukraine while fighting for the Russian army, the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday, specifying that the two victims had been…
Un projet d’adaptation du drame vécu par Gisèle Pelicot est actuellement en préparation.
Iran and the US are holding the third round of indirect talks in Geneva Thursday (February 26) as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran with a massive deployment of military aircraft…
Gerald Brown, a 65-year-old former US Air Force fighter pilot, was arrested in Indiana upon returning from China, accused of training Chinese military personnel.
The Trump administration has reportedly stopped millions in payments to the state of Minnesota.
Vance has announced a pause on nearly $260 million in Medicaid funding for Minnesota, a move that could impact healthcare services in the state.
J.D. Vance indefryser bestemte Medicaid-finansieringer til Minnesota på grund af påstande om svindel.
RÉCIT - Une médaille prestigieuse qu’il aurait créée, un doctorat américain introuvable et des sites internet fantômes : un professeur de lettres franc-comtois est soupçonné d’avoir orchestré une vast
Vice-president JD Vance announced that the Trump administration would temporarily halt over a quarter-billion dollars in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota, citing concerns as part of a 'war on fraud'.
An octogenarian has been arrested in Germany in connection with the 1994 murder of 24-year-old American tourist Amy Lopez in Koblenz, thirty years after the crime.
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro has predicted that Donald Trump 'will never leave' office and stated that it is up to Americans to 'get rid of him'.
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to one-fifth after reporting widening annual losses, attributed to US tariffs and a decline in demand from the Chinese market.
RÉCIT - Le discours sur l’état de l’Union du président a célébré les héros américains et les succès de son administration, sans s’égarer dans des digressions ou des provocations.
Le ministère américain de la Justice aurait dissimulé ou détruit des documents cruciaux concernant l'affaire Epstein qui impliquent le président Donald Trump. ...
CHRONIQUE - Le président des États-Unis refuse d’admettre que sa politique tarifaire est payée par les entreprises et les ménages américains.
Les hockeyeuses, récentes championnes olympiques, ne pourront pas se rendre à la Maison Blanche, faute de temps.
PORTRAIT - Fils d’agriculteurs pauvres, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes a gravi les échelons du crime en enchaînant les pires méfaits. Le baron de la drogue copiait les stratégies des autres cartels pour a
Le chef de la diplomatie française demande que l’ambassadeur des États-Unis Jean-Noël Barrot n’ait plus d’accès direct au gouvernement après ce manquement. La France avait dénoncé dimanche les comment
REPORTAGE - Depuis son retour au pouvoir, Donald Trump a fait de la lutte contre le trafic de drogue et l’immigration illégale en provenance du sud un objectif prioritaire. Sous pression du républicai
Le réalisateur américain a été récompensé six fois pour Une bataille après l’autre par l’académie cinématographique britannique. Pendant son discours, il en a profité pour épingler les critiques.
The Belgian Prime Minister has responded to escalating diplomatic tensions between Belgium and the United States, addressing various diplomatic scandals currently affecting the country.
The animated comedy 'GOAT', produced by basketball player Stephen Curry, has climbed to the top of the US box office, earning $17 million and surpassing 'Wuthering Heights'.
The US Ambassador to Belgium has ignited a new controversy by referring to two leaders of Belgian political parties, Frank Vandenbroucke and Conner Rousseau, as 'corrupt men'.
Willie Colon, a prominent figure in the New York salsa scene of the 1960s and born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, has passed away at the age of 75.
The Mexican government has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament's trade committee, said he would propose suspending EU legislative work on approving the Turnberry Agreement.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Sivakasi branch has announced the appointment of its new office-bearers.
The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation is seeking collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Elon Musk is touting the Department of Government Efficiency’s release of open-source Medicaid data as a transparency breakthrough. But prosecutors and privacy experts say converting online tips into courtroom convictions could prove far more complicated.
L'ambassadeur américain en Belgique Bill White l'a affirmé dans une réaction à une publication sur la page Instagram ...
Iran has reiterated its threats of a 'decisive and proportional response' against American bases in the Middle East, conveying its stance in a letter to the UN Secretary-General.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released new global networking norms for domestic audit practices, aiming to standardize and improve international collaboration.
A Minnesota Medicaid review found vulnerabilities that could save taxpayers more than $1 billion, but key fraud risk details remained redacted from public.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz detailed the "weaponization of fraud" taking place in Minnesota on "The Katie Miller Podcast" on Tuesday.
Après la mort de leur « guide », les foules en liesse cultivent l’espoir d’un vrai changement. Le président américain les appelle à saisir le moment, à prendre le pouvoir.
Nasceu no Iraque, em 1958. ‘Filho’ do establishment iraniano, vem de uma das principais famílias clericais do país e supervisionou as negociações para um acordo nuclear com os Estados Unidos.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the CA Final Result for January 2026, with scorecards available on official websites.
The CIA reportedly spent months observing and pinpointing the exact location of Ali Khamenei, which was crucial in adjusting the timeline for the US-Israeli 'Epic Fury' operation in Iran.
An article provides instructions on how to check the final results for the ICAI CA January 2026 examination.
“We voted for America First and ZERO wars,” former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote on X, calling the administration “a bunch of sick fucking liars”
Video shows the moment an Iranian missile struck a United States military base in Bahrain.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is expected to declare the CA January 2026 Final results on March 1.
In his speech, the US President announces a major military operation in Iran and calls on the Revolutionary Guard to lay down their weapons.
Le fils de Larry Ellison se rêvait acteur. Il va se retrouver à la tête d’un immense groupe multimédia, à présent que la voie est libre pour que Paramount Skydance, qu’il dirige, absorbe Warner Bros.
La Maison Blanche a recommandé ce vendredi au personnel non essentiel de l’ambassade américaine à Jérusalem de quitter Israël.
US vice president rules out the possibility of a "protracted war" a few days after Trump escalates pressure - Deep disagreements over enrichment and sanctions - Washington boosts its military presence in the region The post US-Iran on a tightrope after the fruitless meeting in Geneva: Possibility of new bombings open, says Vance appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Des joueurs de l’équipe de hockey américaine se sont excusés de leur réaction après la «mauvaise blague» de Donald Trump.
The US Department of War is scrutinizing AI firm Anthropic. Major defense contractors like Boeing and Lockheed Martin have been asked about their use of Anthropic's Claude AI. This comes as the Pentagon issued an ultimatum to Anthropic regarding its AI model's military applications. Anthropic's refusal to remove safeguards has led to this escalation.
Inspire Medical's stock surged after KeyBanc indicated that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expected to add codes for the Inspire V implant.
Discussions are ongoing in France about whether the right-wing Les Républicains and the center can agree on a common presidential candidate, with calls for a joint primary being rejected by main candidates.
USA:s tidigare utrikesminister Hillary Clinton ska utfrågas av ett kongressutskott om sina kontakter med den…
Moscou n'a "aucune échéance" pour mettre fin au conflit en Ukraine, a dit jeudi le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères, Sergueï Lavrov, avant une réunion entre émissaires ukrainiens et américains…
The Trump administration announced cuts to some Medicaid funding for Minnesota, with Vice President Vance leading a 'war on fraud' to address alleged corruption in the state.
The captain of the US women's hockey team, Hilary Knight, regrets Donald Trump's 'bad taste joke' that 'overshadows' their Olympic title.
US halts some Medicaid payments to Minnesota, alleging fraud Reuters
Vance has announced a temporary halt of nearly $260 million in Medicaid funding for Minnesota.
«NOTHING was deleted», maintains the Department of Justice, asserting that only duplicate documents, or those falling under a legal publication ban, or part of an investigation...
Vice President JD Vance has announced a temporary halt of Minnesota Medicaid payments following an alleged $19 billion fraud scandal, with Mehmet Oz calling it the largest fraud enforcement ever taken.
Larry Summers ne donnera plus cours à Harvard. ...
DÉCRYPTAGE - De nouveaux pourparlers doivent avoir lieu, jeudi, à Genève, mais Washington semble ignorer qu’Américains et Iraniens ne parlent pas le même langage.
L’acteur oscarisé en 1980 pour Raging Bull a appelé ses concitoyens à « chasser » l’administration Trump pour « remettre les États-Unis sur les rails ».
A US Congressman has threatened to cut AI startup Anthropic from the Pentagon's supply chain after its CEO, Dario Amodei, attempted to limit the military use of its technology, leading to his summons to Washington.
VIDÉO - Le début de la prise de parole du président américain a été marqué par l’expulsion du démocrate Al Green du Congrès, mardi 24 février.
Il s’agit du troisième navire intercepté par les forces américaines depuis que Trump a ordonné, en décembre, un blocus contre les navires sous sanctions partant ou se rendant au Venezuela.
SONDAGE – Le président des États-Unis prononce cette nuit son discours sur l’état de l’Union devant le Congrès, à moins de neuf mois des élections de mi-mandat. Quel est le sentiment de ses concitoyen
The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier arrived at Souda Bay naval base in Crete, as the US considers an offensive against Iran, signaling a military deployment in the Middle East.
France has requested the revocation of direct access to the French government for US Ambassador Charles Kushner, who ignored a summons from the Foreign Affairs Ministry following comments on the death of a far-right student activist.
Le ministre mexicain de la défense a communiqué plus en détail comment El Mencho, ce baron de la drogue, a été tué. ...
The US Ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, has been stripped of direct access to French government members after he failed to attend a summoned meeting.
Gianluca Prestianni will not travel to MadridChampions League: Gianluca Prestianni suspended for Real Madrid vs BenficaIt's official! The news was expected for several hours. Gianluca Prestianni has b
Initialement prévu samedi, la visite en Israël de Marco Rubio pourrait finalement être reportée à lundi, selon un responsable américain. Le secrétaire d’État doit s’entretenir avec le premier ministre
Les forces américaines, qui ont commencé lundi à se retirer d'une base dans le nord-est de la Syrie, doivent mettre fin d'ici un mois à leur présence dans ce pays où elles dirigeaient la lutte antijih
The US military is to complete its withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources tell news agency AFP.
INFOGRAPHIES – Le président américain a dû modifier sa politique commerciale après l’invalidation par la Cour suprême ce vendredi de la plupart des droits de douane qu’il avait imposés au monde entier
Les prix de l'or et de l'argent ont progressé lundi en raison de l'incertitude croissante entourant les droits de douane américains. ...
Le ministre iranien des Affaires étrangères a également réaffirmé dimanche le droit de son pays à répondre à toute attaque américaine, au moment où les États-Unis ont procédé à un déploiement militair
Greenland's Prime Minister has rejected an offer from US President Donald Trump to send a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory, following Trump's previous expressions of interest in purchasing Greenland.
L'ambassadeur américain Charles Kushner en poste à Paris va être convoqué au ministère français des Affaires étrangères en raison des propos tenus de l'administration Trump sur la mort d'un étudiant d
Bruno Retailleau, president of Les Républicains, has begun his presidential campaign, emphasizing the country's struggles and his strategy to avoid past mistakes and pitfalls.
Belgian federal minister Prévot announced that his department will contact US authorities regarding the denial of entry to the United States for Conner Rousseau, condemning the decision.
Le porte-avions américain Gerald Ford, le plus grand au monde, a été vu en train d'entrer en mer Méditerranée vendredi, en pleine intensification du déploiement militaire décidé par Donald Trump qui f
A husband and wife have been accused of defrauding the SNAP and Medicaid programs of more than $126,000.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is gaining traction after being selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
How Relaxed COVID-Era Rules Fueled Minnesota's Biggest Scam Authored by Kristin Robbins via RealClearPolitics, In my testimony before the Senate last week as chair of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and Oversight Committee, I outlined the genesis of Minnesota’s massive fraud scandal, how it expanded under relaxed COVID-era rules, and what steps the federal government can take to help stop the theft of federal tax dollars throughout the country. Minnesota’s fraud crisis didn’t happen overnight; it took years. But it exploded when COVID hit, right when oversight was thrown out the window. How did Minnesota get so bad? In March 2020, Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar authored a bill called the MEALS Act, which eventually became part of a larger COVID relief package. That law allowed states to waive the normal eligibility requirements for the National School Lunch Program. It eliminated income requirements and site inspections and expanded distribution methods. This opened the door for Feeding Our Future, which became the largest COVID fraud scandal in state and national history, stealing at least $250 million from taxpayers. To date, there have been 78 indictments and 61 convictions, with more cases headed to trial this spring. This was organized, deliberate theft, enabled by weak controls, refusal to take multiple reports of fraud from whistleblowers and the legislative auditor seriously, and a government culture that refused to treat fraud like a crime. The Feeding Our Future case revealed something even more disturbing: As many as half of the defendants were also receiving state money through other Medicaid-funded programs. But even after that became public back in 2023, Tim Walz and his agencies did nothing to stop those defendants from receiving additional state dollars. Billions of federal COVID dollars didn’t start the staggering fraud in Minnesota, but that did supercharge a system that had already been compromised. The original fraud scandal was tied to the Child Care Assistance Program, a federal program meant to help low-income families with children. There had been allegations of fraud reported with CCAP since 2011. By 2014 and 2015, there were raids, charges, and convictions of child care providers for billing non-existent or absent children, often exceeding $1 million in fraud in a single case. Then in March and April of 2019, just months into the Walz administration, the legislative auditor published two major reports outlining CCAP fraud. Those reports detailed fraudulent providers and alleged movement of millions of dollars in cash out of Minnesota to Somalia, including allegations that some of that money was funding terrorism. Whistleblowers have told us that shortly after those reports were released, the Department of Human Services shut down the criminal investigation unit for child care fraud. Rather than pursuing fraud as a crime, the Walz administration began renaming fraud as “overpayment.” Cases were routed to an internal “overpayment committee” to decide whether reimbursement should even be pursued. Staff were no longer allowed to speak with their counterparts at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension without supervisor approval. Our committee has now uncovered fraud in multiple Medicaid programs, including autism centers, sober homes, non-emergency medical transportation, integrated community supports, and housing stabilization services. In December, we held a hearing on credible allegations of fraud in two additional areas: adult day services and assisted living facilities. We have now seen allegations of fraud in 14 Medicaid programs. It is staggering. The former first U.S. attorney who led these prosecutions estimated fraud at $9 billion, and that doesn’t include fraud in SNAP or child care programs. Minnesotans expect their tax dollars to go toward roads, schools, health care, and public safety, not to fund criminals purchasing resorts in Kenya and luxury homes and cars. Even more alarming are the allegations that Minnesota taxpayer dollars have made their way into the hands of terrorist organizations like Al-Shabaab, directly or indirectly. The money is literally flown out in suitcases from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. In 2017, estimates suggested $100 million in cash left annually. According to TSA, outbound cash was $342 million in 2024 and $350 million in 2025. That is astonishing. And it is wildly disproportionate compared to other airports. Minneapolis’ outbound cash is 99% higher than Dallas, Atlanta, LAX, and JFK, and 90% higher than Seattle. So where do we go from here? Minnesotans are right to be outraged, and I hope other states learn from Minnesota’s failures. We need a culture that treats fraud as a crime, not as “overpayment.” We need to standardize and enforce basic internal controls. Both federal and state government need to require documentation, not attestation, to verify eligibility. We need more audits and stronger oversight. We need the federal government to enforce existing laws requiring states to pay back funds within one year when fraud or “overpayment” is found. We need more resources at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and CMS to investigate these cases. And we need stronger federal authority to track and investigate large sums of cash leaving our country. We need leaders willing to stand up to this injustice and protect the most vulnerable. Citizens in Minnesota and throughout the country deserve better. The time for accountability and justice is now. Kristin Robbins has served in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019 and is chair of the Minnesota Fraud Committee. Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:40
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images OpenAI hired the creator of OpenClaw, Peter Steinberger. The news made waves in the AI community. Some AI leaders took to X to celebrate the news, and others expressed concern. OpenAI announced on Sunday it had hired Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw. Within hours, the news sent ripples across the AI community, drawing praise from some executives, jabs from rivals, and a flood of memes from engineers watching the talent wars unfold. Steinberger wrote in a blog post shared on X Sunday that he was "joining OpenAI to work on bringing agents to everyone." OpenAI CEO Sam Altman amplified the news, writing that "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent." Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI to drive the next generation of personal agents. He is a genius with a lot of amazing ideas about the future of very smart agents interacting with each other to do very useful things for people. We expect this will quickly become core to our… — Sam Altman (@sama) February 15, 2026 In response to the news, several OpenAI leaders welcomed Steinberger. Thibault Sottiaux, an engineering lead on OpenAI's Codex team, wrote that "@steipete is proof you can just build things." @steipete is proof you can just build things — Tibo (@thsottiaux) February 15, 2026 Another Codex engineer posted that one of the "neat" parts of OpenAI's culture is how many former founders work there. One thing @steipete and I talked about over lunch last week was how many former founders are at OpenAI. It’s a really neat part of the culture. — Andrew Ambrosino (@ajambrosino) February 16, 2026 Steinberger told Lex Friedman in a podcast last week that both Mark Zuckerberg and Altman had made him offers. OpenClaw and its agent-only social media network Moltbook became wildly popular earlier this year as developers and AI enthusiasts shared clips of autonomous AI agents posting, replying, and interacting online. The open-source project, which demonstrates how networks of AI agents can coordinate to perform tasks across apps, also rapidly gained traction on GitHub. After Steinberger's announcement on Sunday, some of the people who worked on OpenClaw commented on the news. "I know the decision was not an easy one, and I saw firsthand the pressure Peter was under, given that he understands how fundamental this could be for the AI timeline," Jamieson O'Reilly, an OpenClaw advisor, wrote on X in a post congratulating Steinberger. One thing has become very clear to me working together with @steipete on @openclaw. While lots of people spectate from the sidelines, sharing their opinions, concerns and even hot takes at times, the dude is there, vigilantly on the front-lines pushing AI forward for every one… https://t.co/fe5OEKgevm — Jamieson O'Reilly (@theonejvo) February 16, 2026 Aaron Levie, the CEO of Box, said it was a sign "2026 was the year of the agents." If anyone was wondering if 2026 was the year of agents, OpenAI is bringing on the maker of Openclaw. This space is about to get very real. https://t.co/ocqX4kE9PT — Aaron Levie (@levie) February 15, 2026 Not everyone in the tech space was as enthusiastic about the news. XAI cofounder Igor Babuschkin asked users on X: "What's the best open alternative to OpenClaw right now? Doesn't make sense to put all your data into it if it's owned by OpenAI." PayPal mafia member Jason Calacanis expressed similar concerns. 😔 what are the chances the open source project survives / thrives after this? https://t.co/4sUZkKWkGh — @jason (@Jason) February 15, 2026 Steinberger and OpenAI have said that OpenClaw will remain an open-source project with OpenAI's support. Other experts in the space pointed out that OpenAI's win could be a loss for Anthropic, especially after Steinberger wrote on X that Anthropic sent "love letters from legal." "Another interesting detail is Anthropic's visible disdain for anything open source: their only contribution to this was legal threats," George Orosz, a tech industry analyst and author of the tech newsletter The Pragmatic Engineer, wrote on X. Kris Puckett, a designer at Stripe, expressed a similar sentiment Instead of @AnthropicAI getting Claudebot, they rushed legal to send a C&D and lost out on not only brilliant talent but community drive. Truly would love to know the decision making process. — Kris Puckett (@krispuckett) February 16, 2026 Raphael Schaad, a visiting partner at Y Combinator, said, "I bet this causes lots of VC tears." I bet this causes lots of VC tears and angry OSS folks. But think about this: - Peter showed the future and lots of awesome startups are starting to bloom from this. Invest in those! - Peter created one of the most exciting OSS projects in years. The community is vibrant and… https://t.co/RFWwfXU9Lz — Raphael Schaad (@raphaelschaad) February 15, 2026 And finally, some X power users did what they do best: posted memes about the news. Was expecting this one in replies pic.twitter.com/bfcZt3Ugg6 — Tibor Blaho (@btibor91) February 15, 2026 Read the original article on Business Insider