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Labor Department Warns States on Unemployment Fraud, Threatens Funding Withholding

The U.S. Department of Labor has directed states to immediately address fraud in their unemployment insurance programs, threatening to withhold administrative funds for non-compliance. The department cited poor oversight and outdated technology, highlighting issues in California, Illinois, and New York, all controlled by Democrats. The move comes amid ongoing efforts to combat pandemic-era fraud.

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Labor Department Warns States on Unemployment Fraud, Threatens Funding Withholding

The U.S. Department of Labor has directed states to immediately address fraud in unemployment programs, threatening to withhold administrative funds for non-compliance. The department cited poor oversight and outdated technology as enabling widespread fraud, particularly in states with Democratic governors.

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Democrats Oppose DOL Crypto, Private Asset Rule for 401(k)s

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Democrats Oppose DOL Crypto, Private Asset Rule for 401(k)s

Democrats, led by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, are strongly opposing a US Department of Labor proposal to allow 401(k) investments in cryptocurrency and private assets, citing risks to workers' retirement savings and potential conflicts of interest related to Donald Trump.

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DOL Faith Center Director Now Leads Office Tasked With Enforcing Anti-Discrimination Laws

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Politics·5/21/2026AI summary

DOL Faith Center Director Now Leads Office Tasked With Enforcing Anti-Discrimination Laws

Kenneth Wolfe, director of the DOL's faith center, now leads the OFCCP, an office slated for elimination. His appointment raises concerns due to his communications background and the OFCCP's history of enforcing civil rights.

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US Department of Labor Launches AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal

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5/1/2026AI summary

US Department of Labor Launches AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal

The US Department of Labor announced the launch of its AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal during National Apprenticeship Week. The one-stop resource provides practical tools and actionable guidance to help organizations integrate AI skills into Registered Apprenticeship programs through skill-building resources, industry-specific training, and flexible program pathways. The initiative builds on the department's AI Literacy Framework released earlier this year.

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Inspector General Investigation

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Inspector General Investigation

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, 58, has resigned from the Trump administration, the White House announced Monday. She is leaving to take a private sector position amid an ongoing Labor Department inspector general investigation into allegations of professional misconduct, including use of agency resources for personal trips and an alleged affair with a security team member. Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will assume the role in an acting capacity.

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns as Labor Secretary, Keith Sonderling to Serve as Acting

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4/20/2026AI summary

Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns as Labor Secretary, Keith Sonderling to Serve as Acting

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns from the Trump administration, the White House announced Monday. Chavez-DeRemer, 58, will take a position in the private sector, according to White House communications director Steven Cheung. Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will take over the department in an acting capacity.

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