Federal investigations into Minnesota's multibillion-dollar social services fraud have produced dozens of indictments against program operators but none against Governor Tim Walz, despite House Oversight Committee hearings documenting alleged inaction and whistleblower retaliation under his administration. A separate DOJ probe examines whether Walz and other officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement, resulting in January 2026 grand jury subpoenas for records from his office and local counterparts. Walz has stated he will not seek reelection amid the scrutiny. Resolution of either matter by the market deadline would require formal charging decisions by federal or state prosecutors, an outcome that remains subject to ongoing evidence review and standard investigative timelines.