## Trump threatens to pull unemployment benefits from all states for the first time in history

Authored by independent.co.uk

Donald Trump’s administration is threatening to withdraw federal funding for unemployment assistance in all 50 states as part of the president’s nationwide campaign against “fraud” in government spending.

There is no single national program for unemployment support, though the federal government partners with state agencies to support temporary financial assistance to out-of-work Americans.

Nearly 2 million people are currently receiving those benefits, while roughly 229,000 people are filing initial jobless claims every week, according to the Labor Department.

Those programs are typically covered by individual states through state unemployment taxes paid by employers, but the federal government provides support for administrative costs.

open image in gallery The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal support for state-run unemployment insurance programs as part of the president’s war on alleged ‘fraud’ ( AFP/Getty ).

Vance delivered a similar warning over Medicaid funding last month after slashing tens of millions of dollars to state programs.

In his letter to states, Sonderling said the consequences of alleged fraud during the pandemic “are still playing out. »

### In rural Zimbabwe, ‘vaccine cyclists’ brave heat, dust and elephants to get girls protected from cancer

Authored by gavi.org

Zimbabwe has an 55% overall coverage rate with the cancer-blocking human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, and disproportionate immunity gaps exist in rural areas.

In Kariba and Hurungwe, to the country’s northwest, village health workers (VHWs) like Sita have stepped up as “vaccine cyclists” to help remedy the shortfall.

“We cycle for HPV because no angel from Japan or Europe will do it for our community,” says Aubrey Sachikonye, 45, a fellow VHW in Kariba. »

### Tennessee pharmacies sell potent ivermectin, led by doctor who's taken 'bucketloads'

Authored by abcnews.com

Pharmacies can use a pre-written, blanket prescription to sell to just about anyone who walks through their doors.

Before selling the drug, pharmacies are required to ask customers questions about medical conditions and medications that could cause complications if taken with ivermectin.

But the Washington case centered on Jackson prescribing ivermectin for COVID-19, which in Tennessee no longer required a patient to see a doctor. »

### How Israel's 'mowing the grass' strategy brought us here

Authored by jpost.com

Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon in northern Israel, June 8, 2026.

And the reason it went on so long, the same reason Israel built an enormous reinforced fence around Gaza, has a name.

That was the one ally Israel actually leans on pricing a doctrine the rest of the world would find insane. »

### US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text

Authored by cnn.com

The United States on Wednesday released the official text of the memorandum of understanding reached over the weekend with Iran.

CNN had earlier reported on a draft agreement laying out the terms.

The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly agreed in good faith on [ __ date] on the following:. »

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