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Minnesota Republicans Defend Focus on Fraud
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Summary: Minnesota Republicans defend inviting influencers to highlight fraud, while Democrats blame them for the ICE surge.
WHO: Minnesota Republicans
WHAT: Defend focus on social service fraud
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: Minnesota
WHY: To highlight social service fraud despite backlash
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