Republican Calls For Governor’s Arrest?
House Republicans are preparing to expand a sweeping oversight investigation into alleged fraud involving taxpayer-funded programs in Minnesota, signaling that Democratic Gov. Tim Walz may be called to testify before Congress.
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., said Tuesday that the House House Oversight Committee is considering formal steps to compel testimony and obtain records tied to reports of significant misuse of government subsidies.
The comments follow investigative reporting by independent journalist Nick Shirley, who alleged that certain Minnesota daycare centers collected large amounts of federal funding while failing to provide required services. Whistleblowers have reportedly claimed they warned state officials about potential loopholes and irregularities but were ignored.
Speaking on Newsmax’s The Chris Salcedo Show, Biggs said congressional oversight is necessary when state agencies appear to fail in their duty to safeguard taxpayer dollars.
“The Oversight Committee is going to have to bring in Tim Walz,” Biggs said. “We’re also going to need to hear from senior officials and review the records they have.”
Biggs explained that investigators would seek internal communications, compliance reports, and documentation showing how concerns were handled. The goal, he said, is to determine who knew about the alleged problems, when they knew, and whether warnings from whistleblowers were dismissed.
If sufficient evidence is uncovered, Biggs said the committee could refer findings to the executive branch, which has the authority to pursue enforcement actions.
The congressman emphasized that the issue may not be isolated to one program or one state, warning that similar vulnerabilities could exist across federally funded systems nationwide.
“This is how you end up with massive national debt,” Biggs said. “When fraud, waste, and abuse go unchecked, the system breaks down.”
While no specific timeline has been announced, Biggs indicated that subpoenas for testimony and documents could be issued as the investigation moves forward.
He also stressed the importance of protecting whistleblowers, saying government employees who raise legitimate concerns must be taken seriously and shielded from retaliation.
The investigation comes as House Republicans increase their focus on government accountability, public spending, and fiscal responsibility—issues that remain top concerns for many American taxpayers.
For Biggs, compelling testimony from Walz and his administration is a necessary step toward transparency.
“I don’t want to prejudge the outcome,” he said, “but the allegations alone are serious enough that they demand answers.”
