Senate Committee probes non-citizen welfare fraud and voter registration integrity

Non-Citizen Welfare Fraud and Voter Registration Integrity·Latest event July 15, 2026

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The Senate Homeland Security Committee convened a hearing on Wednesday to address allegations of systemic abuse in federal programs. Senator Rand Paul stated the session focused on loopholes allowing non-citizens to collect taxpayer-funded welfare benefits. Witness Nick Shirley testified that these practices strain public resources. Paul argued that stronger oversight of these programs is overdue to prevent rewards for those who do not qualify. Investigative journalist James O'Keefe provided testimony regarding weak enforcement in voter registration processes. Paul claimed O'Keefe's work revealed petition circulators paying homeless individuals cash and drugs for registrations. The committee also reviewed allegations that names and addresses of registered voters were forged during registration drives. Senator Joni Ernst supported the inquiry, thanking Paul for convening the hearing. Paul added that taxpayers deserve the truth rather than excuses from Washington.

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