The Latest Breaking News from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

President Donald Trump has dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a weaker-than-expected July jobs report. The move has drawn national attention due to its timing, coming amid both economic uncertainty and ongoing discussions about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.

President Donald Trump said Monday that he would pick an "exceptional replacement" to his labor statistics chief, days after ordering her dismissal as a report showed weakness in the US jobs market.

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would pick an "exceptional replacement" to his labor statistics chief -- after ordering her dismissal as a new report showed weakness in the US jobs market.

U.S. stock futures are up on Monday after ending Friday deep in the red, following a disappointing jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Sunday blasted President Donald Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weak July jobs report, calling it "irresponsible" and likening the move to tantrum politics.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is pushing back against venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya’s proposal to overhaul the Bureau of Labor Statistics' non-farm payrolls (NFP) report, calling out its impracticality.

The July Jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released on Friday, is raising concerns among economists, who warn that the latest data and sharp downward revisions point to a labor market that is losing momentum and potentially edging toward a recession.

Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, expressed gratitude for her role and the dedication of her colleagues in a social media post over the weekend.

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correct a misspelling of Dr. McEntarfer’s name.