North Carolina Is Using AI to Catch Government Fraud — Here's What It's Already Found | The States

President Trump says the U.S. will likely strike Iran again, casting doubt on the ceasefire and floating a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices jump over 6% following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions.   North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek discusses the work of the Auditor's Office including using AI to uncover wasteful spending, including a $61 million bridge project with no construction to show for it. Boliek also highlights DMV wait times cut 87% and Charlotte transit security findings following his office's audits.  Also in this episode: New Veteran Protection Index ranks Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas as top states for veteran healthcare and pension support; New Hampshire, Virginia, and Alaska rank lowest Social Security's OASI Trust Fund projected to hit insolvency in 2032, triggering a 22% cut to benefits for retirees, survivors, and disability recipients The Center Square's Madeline Shannon discusses how California will be impacted by   Congress debates trade deficits and exports across LNG, agriculture, and digital services; economists say deficits aren't a reliable measure of economic weakness Virginia court denies bid to consolidate four lawsuits against new semiautomatic firearms law, allowing cases to proceed separately Seven Illinois counties to vote on separating from Cook County; Minnesota's Board of Pardons draws DHS criticism over pardon tied to deportation case New York City Council advances 18.2% pay raise for elected officials, including a boost to the mayor's salary Plus, America's Talking:   Virginia - https://www.thecentersquare.com/virginia/article_bcfd1b35-3dd3-4325-af2b-a677650959df.html Illinois - https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_fc0c96c4-ce75-40b8-8292-4f5ae7c52b2d.html Minnesota - https://www.thecentersquare.com/minnesota/article_ab8b1383-259e-4a5c-a12f-03b84124c603.html New York - https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_4a358708-d748-4e4d-a068-3ac68af6d9f0.html The States delivers taxpayer-focused reporting from around America, powered by The Center Square. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.