Trump threatens to pull unemployment benefits from all states for the first time in history (opens original article in a new tab)

Donald Trump's administration threatens to withdraw federal unemployment benefits funding from all states, warning of consequences for fraud in state-run programs.

• Trump administration threatens to withhold federal unemployment funding from all 50 states
• Acting Labor Secretary warns of using 'every available tool' to combat fraud in state-run programs
• Federal support for administrative costs could be withdrawn, risking state system shutdowns