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Democratic senators accuse Trump administration over childcare policies
3.5%
The cost of daycare and preschool increased by 3.5% in the year to May 2026.
Democratic senators led by Elizabeth Warren accused the Trump administration of worsening the US childcare crisis through funding decisions and regulatory changes. They cited rising costs, daycare closures and concerns about Head Start.
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AllegedDemocratic senators accused the Trump administration of worsening the United States' childcare crisis.
“Democratic senators have accused Donald Trump’s administration of worsening the country’s childcare crisis”
- 3.5%
The cost of daycare and preschool increased by 3.5% in the year to May 2026.
“the cost of daycare and preschool increased by 3.5% in the year to May 2026”
- 400centres
AllegedMore than 400 daycare centres closed in Oklahoma since November.
“more than 400 daycare centres have closed in Oklahoma since November”