WH Shakes Up Immigration Policy & 5% of UN Workforce under possible Investigation

The Ben Ferguson Podcast18mJune 11, 2026
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The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson delivers a blistering critique of two major policy developments: the Trump administration's proposed overhaul of green card processing and a sweeping U.S. investigation into the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Ferguson argues that the green card policy, which would require legal immigrants to apply from abroad, is a necessary correction to a long-standing loophole that allowed temporary visa holders to bypass the formal immigration process—something he frames as a betrayal of American sovereignty and a reward for those who exploit the system. He condemns Democrats for opposing the move, calling it a prioritization of non-citizens over American citizens. On the second story, Ferguson reveals explosive allegations that UNRWA, a U.S.-funded aid group in Gaza, is riddled with Hamas operatives, with a federal probe uncovering evidence that over 1,500 staff members have direct ties to terrorism—including participation in the October 7th attacks. He claims the U.S. is poised to strip UNRWA of diplomatic immunity, label it a foreign terrorist organization, and cut all funding, warning that American tax dollars have been fueling terrorism. The episode culminates in a call to action: listeners must pressure Congress to stop funding terrorist-linked organizations, framing this as not just policy but a moral imperative. Ferguson’s tone is urgent and confrontational, positioning the U.S.

Key Takeaways
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Trump’s green card policy requires legal immigrants to apply from abroad, closing a loophole that allowed temporary visa holders to bypass formal immigration processes.

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Over 1,500 UNRWA staff members are under investigation for direct ties to Hamas, including participation in the October 7th attacks.

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The U.S. is considering stripping UNRWA of diplomatic immunity, which could expose it to lawsuits from October 7th survivors and lead to its designation as a foreign terrorist organization.

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The USAID Inspector General found that UNRWA employees were involved in terrorist activities and that the agency’s leadership has repeatedly refused to cooperate with U.S. investigations.

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The Trump administration has already cut most U.S. funding to UNRWA, but American taxpayer dollars still flow through the broader UN budget—funding an organization now accused of being a terrorist front.

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Chapters
0:00
1 min

Podcast Intro & Sponsor: Body by Jake Radio

The episode opens with a promotional segment for Body by Jake Radio, a 24/7 workout and wellness podcast, emphasizing motivation and resilience.

1:35
3 min

Democrats Target Trump’s Green Card Policy

Democrats are now seeking to undo a Trump tough strategy on green card policy. This could close a loophole that hundreds of thousands are using. So why are the Democrats doing this right now, putting illegals ahead of Americans?

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4:11
4 min

Trump’s Green Card Reform: Closing the Loophole

The temporary visas were never intended to become an automatic pathway to permanent residency. The new rules will make the immigration system more orderly and also efficient.

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6 min

UNRWA Under Federal Investigation for Terror Ties

If UNRWA could be sued in the American courts, the agency could very well collapse under the strain of defending itself from a October 7th related complaint alone because there's a torrent of them if this many people were involved in that terrorist attack.

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14:40
5 min

Call to Action: Stop Funding Terrorists

You don't send money, American tax dollars to terrorists. That's what you don't do. And I think all of us should be angry. We should be frustrated. We should be demanding accountability in a way that we have not seen so far.

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High-Impact Quotes
You don't send money, American tax dollars to terrorists. That's what you don't do.
Ben Ferguson19:05
It says if UNRWA could be sued in the American courts, the agency could very well collapse under the strain of defending itself from a October 7th related complaint alone because there's a torrent of them if this many people were involved in that terrorist attack.
Ben Ferguson13:37
Quote, the USAID inspector general's cases coming in droves are corroborating the obvious parent subsidy relationship between UNRWA and Hamas in Gaza.
Senior State Department Official (quoted)12:32
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