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Fraud Bust of the WeekThis week’s ‘Fraud Bust of the Week’ shows just how far some criminals will go to take taxpayer dollars meant for others. The case centers on a mother and her two adult sons who worked together for years on a conspiracy to steal over $5 million in taxpayer dollars by falsifying paperwork and tax returns. Along with filing $1,533,395 worth of fraudulent claims with the IRS, the family conspired to obtain over $3,273,455 in COVID-19 unemployment funds — funds intended to aid hardworking Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own. But it doesn’t stop there — the family also submitted fraudulent claims to the U.S. Small Business Administration, seeking $337,645 in PPP loans designed to help small businesses keep their employees on payroll through the pandemic. Thanks to the Trump Administration’s work, these criminals have been indicted and will face justice. Americans are done with criminals selfishly taking advantage of programs designed to help those in need, and we will not quit fighting until every one of these fraudsters has been caught. Click here for the full story. Senator Marshall: Every Democrat Wants to Vote Against Voter IDThis week, I joined Newsmax, KCMO Radio, KNSS Radio, and Fox Business to discuss the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, his personal character and genuine love for America, his ongoing legacy in the Senate, and how the work to pass the SAVE America Act and require voter ID must continue in his honor. We also discussed new evidence that raises serious questions about Dr. Fauci’s role in the origins of COVID-19, the federal government’s response to the pandemic, and the treatment of whistleblowers, and my call for the Department of Justice to appoint a special counsel to investigate Dr. Fauci. 
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Click HERE or on the image above to watch the full interview on KNSS Radio. Senator Marshall Calls for Special Counsel Investigation into Dr. FauciThis week, I sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci following the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) recent declassification of documents regarding the handling of COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, I have remained committed to investigating COVID-19 origins and gain-of-function oversight, and I believe newly declassified documents warrant an independent special counsel investigation into Dr. Fauci’s role, as well as a review of former President Biden’s pardon. The pandemic imposed enormous costs on Kansas families, businesses, and communities, and the restoration of public trust demands an independent investigation of federal officials’ conduct before, during, and after the pandemic. Click here to learn more about my request for a special counsel investigation. Senator Marshall Applauds $2.1 Million in Kansas Library Funding, Emphasizes Importance of American HistoryThis week, I also celebrated $2,109,394 in funds being awarded to the State Library of Kansas by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). I fought hard for these dollars during the federal appropriations process because I know how vital they are for Kansas communities. These funds will be used by the State Library to directly support local libraries across Kansas, funding important community initiatives like local summer reading programs. Kansas libraries are more than just a place to check out books. They provide resources for kids to learn to read, learn to think, and learn what it means to be an American. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, these dollars also play a critical role in ensuring Kansas kids grow up knowing our nation’s history and our values of faith, family, and freedom. Click here to learn more. Senator Marshall Applauds Improved Processing Speed for Fallen Officer BenefitsThis week, I applauded an announcement by the Department of Justice that processing speed for the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program has tripled in the last month, providing over $96 million in benefits to eligible surviving families of fallen public safety officers. As a Kansan and the son of a former police chief, I especially appreciate this improvement as we continue to remember the four Kansas law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their communities in 2025. The PSOB Program provides benefits to family members of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders, and disability benefits to officers and their families in case of a catastrophic injury in the line of duty. These important benefits provide families with funds to help them adjust after loss or catastrophic disability, as well as assisting with education costs. When an officer doesn’t come home, their family shouldn’t have to fight the government on top of everything else. I am thrilled to hear about this progress in cutting red tape and getting benefits to these families faster, and I will keep pushing until every family gets what they’ve earned. Click here to learn more. Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Calling for Senate Vote on Comprehensive Anti-Fraud PackageThis week, I joined my Senate Republican colleagues in calling on the Senate to take up the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive package of anti-fraud reforms that would recover taxpayer dollars, prevent future fraud, and strengthen accountability across the federal government. This legislation is projected to save taxpayers $240 billion by preventing fraud before it occurs, recovering stolen funds, and holding criminals accountable. I am proud that it includes my WALZ Act, legislation that would help prevent fraud by requiring payments to be made as reimbursements only after services have been provided — closing loopholes that have allowed billions in taxpayer dollars to be stolen. Fraudsters are always looking for the next weak spot, and for years, Washington has made their job far too easy. President Trump has brought a renewed focus to rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse, and Congress should seize this opportunity to make those reforms permanent, saving taxpayers billions and better protecting the hard-earned dollars of Kansas families. Click here to learn more. Senator Marshall Introduces Bill Requiring Insurers to Cover Restorative Care Following Harmful Gender Transition ProceduresThis week, I introduced the Treatment and Restoration Uniformity and Transparency in Health Coverage (TRUTH in Coverage) Act to require private health insurance plans that cover gender transition procedures to also cover medically necessary care for patients experiencing complications or seeking restorative treatment following those procedures. As physicians, we take an oath to do no harm. Unfortunately, too many Americans have undergone irreversible gender transition procedures only to be left with life-changing complications and nowhere to turn. Insurance companies have been more than willing to profit by covering these procedures, but when patients need care to treat complications and restore healthy human function, they are often left on their own. Patients deserve transparency before making life-altering medical decisions, and insurance companies should be consistent in their coverage when those decisions result in lifelong complications. Starting in 2027, this bill establishes a federal standard ensuring insurance companies cannot cover transition procedures while denying coverage for treatment needed to address resulting harm or restore healthy human function. I will always fight to protect minors from these procedures and work to ease the suffering of those who have undergone them — it is only right that they have access to care that can help relieve the lifelong complications that often come along with these transitions. Click here to learn more. Senator Marshall Questions CDC, ASPR Nominees on America’s Public Health PreparednessOn Wednesday, I had the honor of questioning President Trump’s nominees to lead two of the nation’s top public health agencies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing. The witnesses included Sean Kaufman, M.P.H., nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Erica Schwartz, nominee to serve as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Throughout the hearing, I emphasized restoring trust in public health, strengthening America’s preparedness for future pandemics, supporting innovation through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), and reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign sources of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). 
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