# California Fraud Probe Expands

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Podcast: [Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salt-lake-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7652320)
Published: 2026-06-18T02:19:18+00:00
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Federal investigators are cracking down hard on fraud across California, targeting elections, healthcare, and homelessness funding—with November elections looming. Multiple election probes are underway, while a new task force digs into billions in homelessness spending, including a case involving over $200 million in fraudulent bills after state checks were suspended. Governor Newsom’s office defends its anti-fraud record, but Newsom himself announced he and his wife are under DOJ investigation—calling it politically motivated. The probe, reportedly ongoing for a year, stems from tips about his wife’s taxes and his former chief of staff, with the DOJ declining to comment. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3435df5dd54c5b6b

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