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Medicaid fraud fears grow amid massive red state billing spike in sector that also plagued Minnesota

As fraud concerns ramp up across the country, particularly involving Medicaid, North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek tells Fox News Digital that the problem is very real in his state, especially when it comes to autism therapy, an area that has been highly scrutinized in Minnesota. Boliek is sounding the alarm on potential waste, fraud, and abuse within the state’s Medicaid program, specifically calling out in an interview with Fox News Digital a 47,000% explosion in autism therapy billings that he has flagged since taking office last year.  "Those are vital services to folks and individuals that need that therapy," Boliek said. "But when you have, like in North Carolina, a system that went from $1.4 million or so in total billings for autism therapy to more than $660 million a year in billings on autism therapy within a five-year range, that begs an audit from the state auditor, who in North Carolina, we are the top watchdog agency for taxpayer waste, fraud, and abu...

Democrats shy away from questions on whether Harris should run for president in 2028

House Democrats are staying far away from questions about whether former Vice President Kamala Harris should run for president again in 2028. "I have no idea," Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., the former House majority whip, told Fox News Digital. "I have no idea who's running, and we'll focus on 2028 after 2026," Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., answered, referring to the November midterms. Although the slate of presidential candidates has ample time to settle, the responses hint at party uncertainty about whether Harris is the strongest figure who could represent the party in 2028 and underscore reluctance from lawmakers to project what their party might look like two years down the road. KAMALA HARRIS TEASES SHE 'MIGHT' RUN FOR PRESIDENT AGAIN IN 2028 "I won't comment until I know whether she really actually is or not," Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., said. Democrats suffered a blistering defeat in 2024, losing the popular vote nationally as Republicans st...

Two 'dangerous' inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region

Two inmates described as "dangerous" escaped Friday evening from a Kentucky detention center , prompting a multi-agency manhunt, police said. The Morehead Police Department warned the surrounding community that two inmates had "walked away" from the Rowan County Detention Center. Investigators said multiple law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the escapees, with Kentucky State Police leading the investigation. "These inmates should be considered dangerous ," police said, warning the community not to approach anyone suspicious or unfamiliar. KENTUCKY DAD RAGES AFTER COURT-APPROVED RELEASE OF REPEAT OFFENDER LEADS TO FAMILY’S KIDNAPPING One of the inmates was identified as Michael Fogleman, 29, who is described as 6 feet tall and 188 pounds. He has short or closely shaved hair and a short beard along his jawline and chin, according to police. The second inmate was identified as James Smallwood, 52, who is listed at 6 feet 1 inch tall and abou...

Round one of Iran fight went to the US military. But ending things is much harder

On May 1, President Donald Trump sent letters to congressional leaders declaring that hostilities with Iran "have terminated." The statement was legally timed. The ceasefire imposed on April 7 has held — no exchange of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces since that date. Trump’s letter cited that record to sidestep the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day clock, which would have required congressional authorization or withdrawal of forces by May 1 — Day 62 of the conflict. The legal argument is thin. The constitutional argument is weaker. But the deeper problem is strategic: declaring the war "terminated" and ending it are not the same thing. As of this writing, the U.S. Navy is blockading Iranian ports. Project Freedom — Trump’s initiative to guide hundreds of stranded commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz — launched Monday, May 4, with guided-missile destroyers, more than one hundred land- and sea-based aircraft, and 15,000 service members. Iran’s military la...

Inside Washington’s legal gold rush under Trump, as regulatory battles drive demand for lawyers

Amid the swirl of charges and counter charges, investigations and prosecutions, one thing is clear: It’s good to be a lawyer in the Trump era. TUNING OUT: WHY MANY AMERICANS ARE SICK OF THE NEWS – ESPECIALLY TRUMP NEWS A federal judge just dismissed a case that attempted to force Hunter Biden to register with the Justice Department as a foreign agent for Ukraine and China. The suit was brought by a group founded by top White House official Stephen Miller, which was found not to have standing. The former president’s son needed a lawyer – just as he did during criminal proceedings that led to his guilty plea, until his dad broke his word and pardoned him. The DOJ plans to ask the Supreme Court to intervene in Trump’s appeal of an $83-million verdict in a defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. She needed a lawyer. Trump is represented by lawyers for the Justice Department, which often seems to function as his private firm. His appeal could end her case. WHY TRUMP, GOP ARE ...

Oregon burglary suspect nabbed after crashing SUV during police chase: video

A burglary suspect was taken into custody and is now facing a slew of charges after crashing his SUV during a police pursuit in Oregon , according to authorities. Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a burglary in the 17000 block of Southeast River Road on Tuesday at around 4 p.m. A 911 caller had reported observing a man enter their garage and steal various items after reviewing home security footage, according to deputies. When deputies arrived, the caller shared images of the suspect and told them that the man was driving a white Ford Explorer. REPEAT OFFENDER WITH MASSIVE RAP SHEET LEADS COPS ON WILD CHASE AS BLIND PASSENGER BEGS TO ESCAPE: POLICE Deputies later identified the suspect as Scotty Nicholas Oldfield. His vehicle was spotted by a deputy on Southeast Roethe Road before he sped off past the deputy . Deputies began pursuing the vehicle and attempted to stop Oldfield.  Oldfield eventually crashed into another occupied vehicle near Southeast O...

Rudy Giuliani out of ICU, continuing to recover in hospital: 'He's winning this fight'

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is out of the ICU but will continue to spend time in the hospital before being discharged, according to a spokesperson for the former politician. "The mayor and his family appreciate the outpouring of love and prayers sent his way," Ted Goodman, a political strategist who launched a livestream program with Giuliani, said in an update posted to social media on Wednesday. "Mayor Giuliani—the man who took down the Mafia, saved New York City, and ran toward the towers on September 11th—is the same fighter he's always been, and he's winning this fight," he continued. Goodman added that the "power of prayer is working" and the former mayor "feels it," encouraging people to keep them coming. RUDY GIULIANI'S PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER GIVES UPDATE ON HIS CONDITION Giuliani, 81, was hospitalized in critical but stable condition on Sunday because of severe breathing issues . On Monday, Giuliani's doctor,...