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The U.S. economy faces a massive shortage of skilled technical talent across 10 critical sectors, draining an estimated $7.42 billion in wage-based economic output annually. While employers like Ford and Carrier have begun investing in workforce training, the availability of technicians—who perform roles from HVAC to aviation mechanics—is not currently reflected accurately in standard labor statistics.

Reports from sailors and their families describe concerning conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The ship has been at sea since last November, marking a record-length deployment. These concerns were addressed by Trump, who dismissed them over the long-deployed carrier.