After Minnesota, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine fights back against claims of child care fraud

By Sarah Donaldson

Published January 11, 2026 at 8:05 AM EST

Accusations of benefits fraud has spread from Minnesota to Ohio, where the Republican governor is trying to fight back with facts and tamp down finger-pointing at Somali-Americans.

Sarah Donaldson

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