Nation Mar 16 Colorado ex-funeral home owner sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press
Politics Feb 26 WATCH: Vance touts Trump economic agenda at Wisconsin machining facility Vice President JD Vance spoke on Thursday in Plover, Wisconsin, about affordability and reducing fraud, making the case for Republicans in the 2026 midterms. By Associated Press
Politics Feb 25 Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud' President Donald Trump's pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud said Wednesday he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor" as questions grow about how the new unit will operate free of political influence. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Nation Jan 09 5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds Attorneys general in five states have filed a lawsuit against Trump's administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs. By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
Nation Jan 08 Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge Citing unspecified allegations of fraud, administration officials are requiring states to provide extra documentation before receiving the money. By Moriah Balingit, Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press
Dec 31 Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers By Associated Press President Donald Trump has previously linked his administration's immigration crackdown against Minnesota's large Somali community to a series of fraud cases involving government programs in which most of the defendants have roots in the east African country. Continue reading
Oct 30 Justice Department investigating fraud allegations against Black Lives Matter leaders, AP sources say By Aaron Morrison, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed tens of millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020, multiple people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 7:56 New York appeals court throws out $500M fraud penalty against Trump By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens A New York appeals court dismissed a $500 million civil fraud penalty against President Trump and his companies for overvaluing their properties in financial statements. The judges upheld the fraud judgment, but said the fine was excessive. Geoff Bennett discussed… Continue watching
Jul 23 Scammer posing as ambassador ran fake embassy near New Delhi, Indian police say By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press Police recovered multiple doctored photographs showing Jain with world leaders, and fake seals of India’s foreign ministry and nearly three dozen countries, senior police officer Sushil Ghule said. Continue reading
Apr 25 Ex-US Rep. George Santos sobbed as sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Santos admitted he deceived donors and stole the identities of nearly a dozen people to fund his congressional campaign. Continue reading