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DOGE: Three Blue States Account for Most Unemployment Fraud

A recent report from DOGE revealed nearly $400 million in fraudulent unemployment payments since 2020. Of that, $300 million traced to Democrat-led states—California, New York, and Massachusetts. Fox News reported California alone accounted for the bulk of improper claims, including payments to individuals flagged on the FBI’s terrorist watchlist or with criminal histories.

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"This is another incredible discovery by the DOGE team, finding nearly $400 million in fraudulent unemployment payments. The Labor Department is committed to recovering Americans’ stolen tax dollars. We will catch these thieves and keep working to root out egregious fraud," said Labor Department Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

Additionally, DOGE also found this week that it was "routine" under the Biden administration to admit immigrants into the country with minimal screening and, as a result, led to more than 6,000 people — either with criminal records, or flagged on the FBI's terror watchlist — entering the country. .

DOGE also uncovered payouts to claimants with implausible ages, including those over 115 years old or not yet born.