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Trump Eyes Unemployment Reform Amid Fraud Concerns

2/24/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump is considering changes to the unemployment insurance system to tackle fraud.
  • The White House invited state labor leaders to a March meeting to discuss modernization.
  • The Labor Department has increased oversight, with a focus on California for potential fraud.
  • An anonymous official said the meeting will address better economic data collection and identity verification.
  • The administration's actions have primarily affected states led by Democrats.