Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces no criminal charges amid a federal DOJ probe launched in January 2026 into allegations of obstruction by state officials during investigations of widespread fraud in social welfare programs, including the Feeding Our Future scandal where hundreds of millions were embezzled through fake nonprofits and daycares. House Oversight Committee hearings on March 4 revealed testimony claiming Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison had early knowledge and silenced whistleblowers, prompting subpoenas and referrals for prosecution. Recent FBI raids on suspected fraud sites and Trump administration freezes on $91 million in Medicaid funding have intensified scrutiny, but Walz denies wrongdoing, citing oversight lapses. No indictments or arrests have occurred, leaving outcome uncertain pending grand jury developments.