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Minnesota Human Services Commissioner Demoted

Updated 2026-05-05 22:05 UTC 1 source Negative

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has demoted the state Department of Human Services commissioner, Shireen Gandhi, after 70 days in her appointed role. The move comes amid a funding dispute with the Trump administration over Medicaid fraud allegations.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday demoted the state Department of Human Services (DHS) commissioner after 70 days in the role and a funding battle with the Trump administration over allegations of Medicaid fraud. Shireen Gandhi was demoted to deputy commissioner months after the federal government
2026-05-05 21:44 UTC
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