Posted on 05/06/2026 11:49:00 AM PDT by bitt
Minnesota Democrats on the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee circled the wagons to protect one of their own, blocking a subpoena for Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-5) on Tuesday. The action, or lack thereof, prevents deeper scrutiny into the congresswoman's alleged ties to the massive Feeding Our Future scandal.
Despite Republican control of the committee, the measure fell one vote short of the required two-thirds supermajority.
Democrats, who claim they are actively rooting out fraud in the North Star State (they're not), uniformly opposed efforts to compel the Squad member to turn over documents and answer questions about her role in loosening federal nutrition program rules through the MEALS Act she sponsored in 2020.
https://x.com/GrageDustin/status/2051793664528015814? 3 MIN VIDEO
Omar had previously been accused by the committee of having "ghosted" invitations to testify on the matter. Now, she has ignored a May 5th deadline for records related to the billions—Billions!—of taxpayer dollars meant for children's meal programs that instead went into fraudsters' pockets.
Committee Chair Rep. Kristin Robbins (R) made clear that state-level options are now “fading,” but suggested the investigation into Omar's alleged and/or suspected role in this fraud won’t end here. Robbins said she plans to reach out to congressional Republicans about pursuing a federal subpoena, noting the fraud’s national implications as a federal program that was exploited.
"I'll certainly talk to our friends in Congress to see if they would be willing to issue a subpoena. I don't know if they are, but they would have the same authority, and it's still relevant to them because it's a federal program that's been swindled," Robbins told Fox News Digital. "So I don't know if they would be willing to do it, but it's worth asking."
(Excerpt) Read more at redstate.com ...
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The resistance is in fact the battle.
The effort attempting to hide the problem merely exposes the actual existence of a problem being covered up
It says Dems are shielding Ilhan Omar. So they are acting as human shield condoms for her. Old ones get discarded.
Our elected terrorist Dem’s protect their own.
“Minnesota Democrats on the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee”.
“Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy”. State rights?
Laws are being passed in many Demon-controlled states to prevent independent journalist from investigating fraud. (under the guise of not “harassing immigrants”).
State legislatures in Demon states are refusing to hold crooks to account.
What a pattern. Yet people keep voting for them.
She’s hiding all the money and now she’ll claim she hasn’t been paid her whole time in congress ,LOL
And you classless clowns wonder why people don’t trust the gov’t.
What’s next?
In an ideal world - deportation - but I think that ship has sailed. So next best case is jail and expulsion from Congress.
Uncovering congressional fraud involves a combination of utilizing official reporting channels, leveraging public transparency tools, and, in some cases, filing formal legal actions.
<><>The most effective methods include reporting to the Government Accountability Office (GAO)’s FraudNet, utilizing Inspector General (IG) hotlines, and using the False Claims Act to file qui tam lawsuits.
Here are the best ways to uncover and report potential congressional fraud:
<><>Report to Official Watchdog Agencies
<><>GAO FraudNet: The primary avenue for reporting fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds.
<><>You can submit allegations online (preferred), via email, or by phone at 1-800-424-5454.
<><>You can report standardly, confidentially, or anonymously.
<><>Inspectors General (IG): Every federal agency has an independent IG for investigating fraud.
<><>The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) provides a directory to find the appropriate IG.
<><>FBI: For suspected criminal activity, file with the FBI online or at a local field office.
<><>Utilize Public Transparency Tools
<><>USASpending.gov: This is the primary, publicly available tool for tracking federal contracts, grants, and loans. It allows researchers to monitor how tax dollars are awarded.
<><>Oversight.gov: A site that consolidates reports and investigations from various federal Inspectors General, allowing for public review of investigations.
<><>House/Senate Ethics Committees: Concerns regarding the conduct of House Members, officers, and employees can be reported to the House Committee on Ethics, which allows for confidential submissions.
<><>Legal Action (Qui Tam / Whistleblower)False Claims Act (FCA):
<><>If the fraud involves financial fraud against the federal government, individuals can file a qui tam action, allowing a private party to file a lawsuit on behalf of the government. Successful actions can result in a share of the government’s recovery.
<><> Whistleblowers have significant protections, but it is often recommended to seek legal counsel experienced in this area.
<><>Data Analysis and Forensic Auditing
<><>Following the Money: Investigators often analyze data for anomalies, such as unusual payment patterns or connections between awardees and officials.
<><>Document Analysis: Key evidence often includes contracts, invoices, emails, and internal memos.
Key Considerations
Anonymity: FraudNet and congressional committees offer options to keep your identity confidential or to remain anonymous.
Security: Avoid using government-owned devices or Wi-Fi networks when reporting wrongdoing.Evidence: Documented evidence (financial records, emails) is generally more impactful than unsubstantiated claims.
Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes based on official reporting mechanisms and does not constitute legal advice.
U.S. Government Accountability Office (.gov) https://www.gao.gov
She’s writing a history book on World War Eleven.
Seriously, this is who is in our congress in the 21st century.
Ilhan Omar, if only she would let her hair go down.
be lucky to get expulsion from Congress
And, as always, the Dems get whatever they want. We seem to be represented by powerless eunuchs in a struggle for control of the nation. Will the DoJ pursue the billions of dollars of fraud by Omar? Or are they being encouraged to stand down?
Are we unofficially adding an amendment to the Constitution: Crime pays! ❓
Any attempts to do ANYTHING to her will be labeled as Racist, Sexist, and Islamophobic. And as a result, NO ONE will dare do anything to her.
Do nothing RINOs. No Backbone.
The Dems doing this need to be deported with Omar.
Omar seems to be every bit protected as Soros.
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