JD Vance announces multi-state fraud task force in wake of Minnesota scandal

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JD Vance announces multi-state fraud task force in wake of Minnesota scandal

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Anders HagstromFox News

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January 8, 2026 1:44pm ESTclose WATCH LIVE: VP Vance joins press secretary Leavitt at White House briefing Video

WATCH LIVE: VP Vance joins press secretary Leavitt at White House briefing

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a briefing, joined by Vice President JD Vance.

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Vice President JD Vance announced a new federal task force aimed at tackling fraud across the country on Thursday.

Vance says the Justice Department will feature a new associate attorney general position to address fraud, in addition to the 1,500 subpoenas and 100 indictments the DOJ has already sent out on the issue.

This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates. 

Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on X: @Hagstrom_Anders.

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