Subject: Memorandum From the Physician to the President

Date: 2026-05-29 22:44:20

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05/29/26

Memorandum From the Physician to the President

Subject: Second Lady Usha Vance Announces Student Winners of Bookmark Design Ch...

Date: 2026-05-29 12:14:01

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05/29/2026

Second Lady Usha Vance Announces Student Winners of Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America's 250^th
On Friday, May 29, 2026, Second Lady Usha Vance, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts , announced the winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America's 250 th, a nationwide opportunity for students in grades K–8 to create original artwork reflecting what America means to them.

Selected from submissions across the United States, the winning designs--one from each grade band--demonstrated exceptional creativity, artistic skill, and thoughtful engagement with the theme of America's past, present, and future. The winners are:

Iris Zhang, a 1 st grader from Fremont, California

Margaret McCaul, a 3 rd grader from Jacksonville, Florida

Eden Pethel, an 8 th grader from Pendergrass, Georgia

"It was so special to participate in this year's bookmark design challenge as we celebrate America's 250^th anniversary," said Second Lady Usha Vance. "Art plays such an important role in our nation's history and inspires our young people's imagination, creativity, and patriotism. Each submission beautifully reflected America's history through the eyes of our youngest citizens and artists. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who helped celebrate this special anniversary by sharing your talents with the entire country!"

"As we approach this historic milestone, the National Endowment for the Arts is proud to celebrate the voices and visions of young artists," said NEA chairman Mary Anne Carter. "These students remind us of the vital role creativity plays in helping us understand our history, our communities, and our shared future. We congratulate the winners and thank all the participants who contributed their imagination and creativity to this national celebration."

The Bookmark Design Challenge encouraged students to create hand-drawn bookmarks exploring themes such as American history and traditions, symbols of unity and democracy, community, and hopes for the nation's future.

The winning students will be recognized at a special event at the Great American State Fair, taking place June 25 through July 10, 2026.

Subject: Second Lady Usha Vance Visits the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training C...

Date: 2026-05-28 18:11:26

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05/28/2026

Second Lady Usha Vance Visits the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Second Lady Usha Vance visited the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to promote childhood literacy and her Summer Reading Challenge.

At Team USA's world-class training venue, the Second Lady was joined by two-time Olympian and six-time World Champion wrestler and mom, Adeline Gray, in reading "If You Can Dream it, Be It" by Team USA Bobsled Pilot Riley Tejcek to a group of local students.

"What an honor it was to visit such an incredible space and meet the Team USA athletes who are representing our country so well. Team USA fosters excellence and inspires children to fulfill their potential – something I also hope to cultivate by encouraging childhood literacy," said Second Lady Usha Vance.

"It was great to welcome the Second Lady and a group of local children for their first experience at the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. As a mother myself, inspiring kids to be curious, dream big and develop a love for both sport and reading is incredibly important," said Adeline Gray.

The Second Lady is an avid supporter of Team USA and traveled to Milan with Vice President JD Vance in February for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

As part of her efforts to combat summer learning loss among students, the Second Lady recently visited AcadeMir Academy Charter School West in Doral, Florida to read to students and collaborate with faculty.

Additionally, the Second Lady launched a new podcast called "Storytime with the Second Lady," where celebrities and special guests read children's stories. Recent guests include Paralympic medalist Brent Poppen, NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, actor Cheryl Hines, Inter Miami CF Soccer Player Ian Fray, and her mother, Dr. Lakshmi Chilukuri.

For more information about the Second Lady's Summer Reading Challenge please visit www.wh.gov/read. To tune in to "Storytime with the Second Lady," visit Spotify and YouTube .

Subject: Powering America's Future: President Trump's Policies Fueling Demand f...

Date: 2026-05-27 14:05:47

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05/27/26

Powering America's Future: President Trump's Policies Fueling Demand for Skilled American Workers
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As President Donald J. Trump's America First agenda fuels a blue-collar resurgence, American workers are back in demand -- and a new generation is answering the call.

The Shift Is Already Underway

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A seismic shift from years past towards the trades is a clear sign that President Trump's relentless push to restore the dignity of American labor is taking hold.

60% of Gen Z Americans plan to pursue skilled trade work this year, up from less than 40% just one year ago.

Half of Gen Z college graduates are also pivoting to trades, signaling the end of the failed "college-for-all" experiment.

Median pay in skilled trades now matches or exceeds many four-year degrees, with trade workers enjoying greater employment stability than their white-collar peers for the first time in history.

Meanwhile, 94% of U.S. contractors report labor shortages, driving wages higher.

The Trump Administration Is Driving the Boom

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President Trump's policies have overhauled workforce training and created clear pathways to high-paying careers without crushing debt.

President Trump set a national goal of over one million new registered apprentices and reformed broken federal programs.

The Working Families Tax Cuts Act expanded 529 savings plans to trade certifications, broadened Pell Grants for skilled trades, delivered 100% bonus depreciation for equipment, and eliminated

taxes on overtime -- putting thousands of dollars back in workers' pockets.

The Department of Education launched the first-ever Workforce Pell Grant program to fast-track Americans into high-demand, high-paying careers.

The Department of Labor has awarded over $229 million in grants to expand apprenticeships in critical sectors like shipbuilding, defense, and nuclear energy, and launched a landmark initiative to integrate AI skills into registered apprenticeships to prepare the workforce for the jobs of the future.

New guidance bars illegal aliens from taxpayer-funded workforce programs, ensuring benefits go to American workers.

These reforms build on President Trump's first-term launch of apprenticeship.gov , a government site that connects job seekers, employers, and trainers nationwide.

A Workforce Ready to Rebuild America

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With factories and supply chains returning under Trump's tariff and reshoring policies, demand for skilled labor is surging.

Hundreds of thousands of annual openings projected for construction workers and electricians alone -- with recent jobs data

.) reinforcing the demand.

Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts 9% growth for electricians and more than double the national average for HVAC technicians over the next decade.

As President Trump's trade policies drive factories and critical supply chains back to America, the demand for skilled trades workers is set to surge .

Since President Trump took office, private industry has responded with initiatives from the nation's most recognizable brands -- including Google , Amazon , Apple , Meta , Home Depot

, Lowe's , BlackRock , and Carrier Global -- to fund new apprenticeship, training, and education programs.

America is rebuilding -- by Americans, for Americans. Under President Trump's leadership, a debt-free, opportunity-rich generation of skilled workers is rising to power a new Golden Age of American manufacturing and prosperity.