Two Minnesota lawmakers and their loved ones attacked in their homes, federal immigration enforcement operations targeting Somali immigrants and fraud investigations were some of Minnesota's top political stories in 2025.

One week ago, 23-year-old Nick Shirley was relatively unknown in the public sphere. But in recent days, he has gained hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views, amplified by Elon Musk,

House Republican Tom Emmer demands deportation of Somalis allegedly involved in Minnesota fraud after reports suggest funds may have reached Al-Shabaab terror group.

Oversight Project President Mike Howell provides insight into federal agents investigating suspected Minnesota fraud sites, including denials from a daycare manager and reactions from Minnesota GOP members urging Gov.

An employee of the learning center said the now-viral footage was taken before the facility had opened for the day.

A group of House and Senate Republicans is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to resign over accusations that as much as $9 billion paid through state services during his administration could be fraudulent.

"SBA is pausing annual funding to Minnesota while we investigate $430 million in suspected PPP fraud across the state," Kelly Loeffler said.

Nick Shirley's viral claims of over $110 million fraud in Minnesota child care centers prompt skepticism from Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov.