Labor Dept Targets State Unemployment Fraud

The Department of Labor is sending a stern message to governors: fix unemployment fraud or lose federal funds. With states like California, Illinois, and New York under fire, the administration is holding them accountable for protecting taxpayer dollars — even as some governors blame pandemic-era speed for the mess. A staggering 11-15% of pandemic unemployment payouts may have been fraudulent, and federal agencies are now deploying AI and withholding funds to enforce compliance. The crackdown is on — and the political heat is turning up. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbe5f5643ab401d1