Gov. Tim Walz has "mobilized" the Minnesota National Guard as protests continue to roil the state. Officials said troops have not been deployed but are on standby.

In a rare primetime address Wednesday evening, Gov. Tim Walz gave a six-minute-long address to Minnesotans where he called on President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to "end this occupation.

Gov. Tim Walz invited President Donald Trump to Minnesota on Tuesday but blasted many of the federal administration's actions as immigration enforcement operations continue.

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., discusses Nick Shirley’s congressional testimony related to alleged Minnesota fraud on ‘Hannity.’

“In the last 6 weeks, our brave DHS law enforcement have arrested 3,000 criminal illegal aliens including vicious murders, rapists, child pedophiles and incredibly dangerous individuals. A HUGE victory for public safety,” Noem said, before pivoting to the multi-billion-dollar fraud scandal unfolding in Minnesota.

Republicans, who haven’t won a statewide race in Minnesota in two decades, see a moment to break through. But there are still many factors stacked against them.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz under federal scrutiny for alleged fraud in 14 high-risk Medicaid programs as Congress investigates overbilling and identity theft schemes statewide.