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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Trump's controversial nominee drops bid to head vital data-gathering agency

E.J. Antoni withdrew as Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics amid criticism over partisanship and insufficient technical experience.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

The shutdown is cutting off data you paid for

Federal data portals including data.census.gov and the BLS site are not being updated due to a lapse in funding, restricting public access to key government data.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

The government shutdown means businesses, workers, and the Fed might not have the latest jobs picture on Friday

A US government shutdown can delay the monthly jobs report and other economic releases, potentially disrupting labor-market insight and inflation-related data for policymakers and beneficiaries.
#political-interference
fromAxios
2 days ago
US politics

Reports: White House withdraws E.J. Antoni nomination to lead BLS

Antoni’s nomination raised fears of politicizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics and was withdrawn amid controversy and Senate confirmation obstacles.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US politics

The fired head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is warning about data manipulation

Firing the BLS commissioner after a disappointing jobs report raised concerns that political interference could undermine US economic data integrity and public trust.
fromAxios
2 days ago
US politics

Reports: White House withdraws E.J. Antoni nomination to lead BLS

fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

For Trump, Data Is Often Phony,' Unless It Supports His Views

To President Trump, the veracity of statistics and scorekeepers can turn on a dime. When data works in his favor, he praises, repeats and often exaggerates the figures. When the numbers on crime or the economy run counter to his narrative, they are frequently deemed fake, phony and a fraud. In his second term, he has escalated attacks on independent data, including firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after an unfavorable jobs report,
US politics
#erika-mcentarfer
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones key data report with no explanation

The Bureau of Labor Statistics postponed release of annual consumer expenditures data amid staffing strains and political pressure, raising concerns about data accuracy, CPI weightings.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Bay Area, California post small job gains for August as hiring stalls

Bay Area and California showed minimal job growth in August while California held the nation's highest unemployment rate at 5.5%.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labor statistics chief fired by Trump sounds alarm over White House's dangerous' interference

Firing a chief labor statistics official undermines trust in economic data and risks worsening economic outcomes, including inflation and higher borrowing costs.
#economic-data
#labor-market
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Business

The US has more job seekers than open jobs. These 10 states are seeing the biggest increases in unemployment claims.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Business

The US has more job seekers than open jobs. These 10 states are seeing the biggest increases in unemployment claims.

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Fact check: Have US workers gained $500 in wages this year?

Median full-time weekly earnings rose by $546 over six months, while the broader preferred measure shows about a $121 cumulative pay increase.
#ej-antoni
#jobs-report
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Commerce Secretary Blames Bad Jobs Numbers On Govt Rooting Against' Trump

Howard Lutnick blamed naysayers and Biden holdovers for weak August jobs numbers and backed removing officials to align agencies with President Trump's agenda.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The U.S. job market is flashing a warning sign you shouldn't ignore

If hunting for a job this year feels punishing, you're not alone-and new employment numbers back that up. New data from the Labor Department shows that in 2025, the American economy is starting to fray at the seams. For the first time since late 2020, the U.S. is losing jobs. A revision to June's employment report revealed that in 2025, the U.S. actually lost 13,000 jobs that month.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

You've Blown Both of Them': Elizabeth Warren Shreds Trump Nominee for Dodging Questions

WARREN: Did Donald Trump lose the 2020 presidential election? MIRAN: Thank you, Senator Warren. Joe Biden was certified by Congress as the president of the United States. WARREN: Right, so did Donald Trump lose that election? MIRAN: Um, as I just said, Joe Biden was WARREN: Did Donald Trump lose that election? Can you say the words, Donald Trump lost that election? Are you independent enough to say that. MIRAN: The Congress certified Joe Biden. WARREN: Wooo, all right. So, that was one.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. unemployment claims surge to nearly 2 million, the most in almost 4 years

Weekly U.S. unemployment claims rose to 235,000 but remain within the historically healthy 200,000–250,000 range despite signs of labor-market weakening.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Even if you can't trust the data, these 13 warning signs will tell you the economy is in trouble

Recent challenges to the reliability of U.S. government economic statistics have led to widespread skepticism about the health of the economy.
#employment-data
#donald-trump
#job-statistics
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Two Trump-appointed economists-and longtime friends-are clashing over Trump's jobs data

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Two Trump-appointed economists-and longtime friends-are clashing over Trump's jobs data

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Trots Out His Own Numbers on the Economy Days After Firing Data Chief

Trump accused jobs data of being rigged after soft numbers and revisions.
Moore claimed BLS overestimated job creation by 1.5 million.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Trump Just Did What Not Even Nixon Dared

Nixon's suspicion towards Harold Goldstein escalated into a directive to investigate, revealing underlying anti-Semitic views and a conviction that Jews within government were disloyal.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Scott Bessent Trashes Corrupted' BLS as Joe Scarborough Defends Data Revisions: Lazy!'

Bessent labeled the Bureau of Labor Statistics as corrupt and criticized its job report revisions, claiming they were historically erroneous and indicated lazy work practices.
US politics
#trump-administration
#trump
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

DOGE cuts 'act like a corrosive' on labor stats revisions and U.S. economy, warns Moody's Mark Zandi

DOGE's impact on government job cuts is causing downward revisions in employment statistics.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Former Trump advisor criticizes Trump's timing on ousting America's data czar: 'Like firing the referee'

Trump's firing of BLS Commissioner McEntarfer after a poor jobs report has drawn broad criticism.
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Most Powerful People in Business list doesn't include female founders-yet

The Most Powerful People in Business list showcases 19 women among the 105 powerful figures, maintaining the order from the Most Powerful Women list published in May.
Women
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

IT firing spree: Shrinking job market now looks worse

The US IT jobs market is experiencing a significant downturn with substantial job losses revealed in revised BLS data.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Congresswoman Accuses Jobs Data Chief Fired by Trump of Being Part of the Deep State'

Rep. Erin Houchin accused the official in charge of the nation's jobs data of being part of the deep state after some unfavorable employment numbers were reported.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

William Beach: 'No Way' Claim About 'Faked' Numbers Is Trump

Trump's accusations against the Bureau of Labor Statistics are false, according to former commissioner William Beach.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Erika McEntarfer, the BLS head fired by Trump, got bipartisan support in her 2024 confirmation with votes from JD Vance and Marco Rubio

Erika McEntarfer, a longtime government employee, was fired by President Trump after a jobs report showed slow hiring and lower job estimates for previous months. He accused her of manipulating numbers without evidence.
US politics
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fox & Friends Weekend Spins BLS Job Revisions to Justify Trump's Firing of Stats Chief

Fox & Friends Weekend claims the BLS manipulated jobs data to defend Trump against his firing of Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Stock Market Live July 3: Surprise Job Gains Drive S&P 500 (VOO) Higher Thursday

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a growth of 147,000 nonfarm payrolls in June, contradicting the ADP report indicating a reduction of 33,000 jobs.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Fast Food Costs a Fortune in These States

Fast-food prices in the U.S. have risen nearly 47% over the past decade, leading to significant affordability issues in many states, particularly New Mexico and Mississippi.
SF food
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

8 manager jobs you can get without a bachelor's degree, and how much they typically pay

Many management positions only require a high school diploma and relevant experience, with salaries often exceeding the national median.
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