In the heart of California's escalating fiscal and social crises, Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli stands as a formidable force, determined to unravel what he calls a "criminal enterprise" of fraud, waste, and corruption under Governor Gavin Newsom's administration.

SNAP fraud not only drains $24 million daily ($8.76 billion annually) but undermines aid for 42 million needy Americans. Trump's reforms could save billions but risk disrupting benefits as a result of federal funds being cut off due to states unwillingness to share SNAP benefit data.