Biden’s Options Limited on Jobless Aid GOP States Now Reject (1)

More than a million gig workers and long-term unemployed will lose their jobless benefits when at least 16 red states drop out of federal programs in the coming weeks, putting the Biden administration in a bind over what, if anything, it can do to intervene.

The U.S. Labor Department continues to review its options, but the agency’s political leaders acknowledge their hands may be tied—both legally and practically—according to two sources briefed on the matter. Still, the administration faces increasing pressure from Democrats and worker advocates to find a path to keep workers on expanded benefits at least until the ...