# BONUS POD: WH Shakes Up Immigration Policy & 5% of UN Workforce under possible Investigation

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Podcast: [Verdict with Ted Cruz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306)
Published: 2026-06-11T08:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

1. Immigration Green Card Policy Debate    There is a n ew policy requiring some green card applicants to apply from abroad. Administration View: Closes loopholes Restores intended immigration system structure Criticism: Could: Separate families Disrupt jobs Create long delays 2. Allegations Against UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) O ver 100 UNRWA employees have been referred for suspension or investigation for ties to Hamas , including alleged participation in the October 7 attacks in Israel . Some employees (teachers, principals, administrators) were allegedly active members of Hamas or held military roles. U.S. taxpayer money (via aid funding) indirectly supported these individuals. Up to 1,500 UNRWA personnel may be under investigation for connections to Hamas. This represents roughly 5% of the agency’s workforce (using an estimated total of 30,000 staff). ✅ Political Perspective Calls to defund or dismantle UNRWA . Criticism of government oversight and foreign aid spending. U.S. politicians advocating sanctions or tougher actions. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the  The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X:  https://x.com/benfergusonshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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