Mr. Walz said a growing scandal over fraud in social services programs led him to abandon his run for a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Embattled Democratic Gov. Tim Walz ended his re-election bid but vowed to remain in office as Amy Klobuchar considers a gubernatorial campaign.

Tim Walz has a lot on his plate right now. Pointing out that many Minnesota hunters, anglers and other conservationists consider it good news that he won’t seek re-election seems like piling on. But there it is.

The Minnesota governor has faced scrutiny and criticism over a series of fraud cases in the state's welfare programs.

MAGA personalities celebrate as Walz steps down amid controversy over welfare program fraud that has become a flashpoint for anti-immigrant rhetoric.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdrew from his re-election campaign as his state faces fraud investigation that officials speculate could exceed $1 billion in alleged COVID-era schemes.

The failed veep candidate has come under national scrutiny over his handling of alleged Medicaid and day care fraud in Minnesota, with losses that could reach into the multi-billions.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops re-election bid amid massive welfare fraud scandal that allegedly cost taxpayers over $1 billion in fraudulent payments.

Independent journalist Nick Shirley gloated that his viral report on alleged Minnesota fraud "ended" Gov. Tim Walz, who will not seek re-election amid mounting criticism.

Mr. Walz drew national notice when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate. A fraud scandal derailed his bid for re-election as Minnesota’s governor.

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Walz declined to take questions from reporters but in five minutes of remarks affirmed that he was “concerned about fraud in our state government.”