Andrea Hsu
Stories
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Trump set a target of 1 million apprenticeships. Here's how that's going
President Trump has embraced apprenticeships as a solution for workforce needs. But many doubt the money invested so far will be enough to reach Trump's goal of 1 million apprenticeships.
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A Biden-era rule sought to stabilize child care. Why Trump wants it gone
The Trump administration has proposed repealing a Biden-era rule that required states to change how they pay out child care subsidies, citing the potential for fraud.
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An Arkansas manufacturer pins hope on apprenticeships
Virco Manufacturing has made school furniture since 1950. Now with competition from imports and an aging workforce, Virco is hoping to build the workforce it needs to survive through apprenticeships.
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Trump wants to create 1 million apprenticeships. Arkansas is spearheading the effort
The Trump administration has a goal of creating 1 million registered apprenticeships. It's put Arkansas in charge of leading the way.
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Amid fraud concerns, Trump is rolling back a Biden rule aimed at stabilizing child care
In an effort to stabilize child care in America, the Biden administration changed how child care subsidies are paid. The Trump administration says the change invited fraud and is preparing a reversal.
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Illinois child care providers on edge amid ongoing uncertainty around federal funding
Illinois is one of five Democrat-led states fighting the Trump administration's freeze on child care funding. Child care providers in the state say they will be forced to close if funding is halted.
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It's about to get easier for Trump to fire federal workers
Since his first term, President Trump has wanted to be able to fire federal employees for any reason. A new rule vastly expands his authority to do that.
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Caregivers for the elderly could lose wage protections under Trump proposal
The Labor Department has proposed rescinding an Obama-era rule that gave home care workers the right to overtime pay and other wage protections. The administration says the rule made care too costly.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission expected to rescind harassment guidance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is expected to rescind its 2024 harassment guidance, which covered all types of harassment, including those based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files
The Justice Department is defending its initial release of documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying lawyers are still going through them to ensure victims are protected.
