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America’s Top Labor Board Official Just Gave Trump Everything He Needed to Pressure Fed Chair Powell To Lower Interest Rates — Then He Fired Her

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.

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Trump Says To Name New Labor Statistics Chief This Week

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.

International Business Times

Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say

Former commissioners call on Congress to act after Trump fires Erika McEntarfer over ‘rigged’ employment data

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Morning Joe ridicules GOP for justifying Trump’s firing of Labor Stats chief: ‘Put on their Baghdad Bob hat’

‘I guess they understood they were going to follow the Baghdad Bob line, and they all did it this weekend,’ Joe Scarborough said Monday morning.

The Independent UK

After Trump sacks BLS boss, Democrats fear these seven words the most - Roll Call

President Trump's declaration that "we need people that we can trust" after his firing of the BLS commissioner has left Democrats shaken.

Roll Call

Banana republic? Trump puts credibility of US economic data on the line

Trump’s firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics raises fears for the integrity of official statistics.

Al Jazeera

Trump Says Will Name New Economics Data Official This Week

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.

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Stock Market Today: US Stocks Likely To Open Higher Despite Weak Jobs Report—Palantir, Vertex Pharma In Focus

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.

Benzinga

Chris Christie says Trump's Job Report Reaction Is Like That Of A 'Petulant Child': He Fires The Messenger That Brings Bad News

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.

Benzinga

Mark Cuban Swipes At Chamath Palihapitiya's 'Oracle-Like Data Provider' Plan To Fix Non-Farm Payrolls, SPAC King Hits Back: 'No Need To Get Chippy'

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.

Benzinga

Economists Warn US Close To 'Stall Speed' And Could 'Tip Over Into Recession' On Disappointing Jobs Report

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.

Benzinga

Fired Labor Bureau Commissioner Speaks Out After Trump Firing Over Job Numbers

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.

Benzinga

Kevin O'Leary Slams Trump for 'Whacking' BLS Chief After Disappointing Jobs Report: 'You Don't Shoot the Messenger' [CORRECTED]

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

Benzinga

Bond ETFs Could Catch A Tailwind From Jobs Data

The U.S. job market created only 73,000 jobs in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, downward revisions to May and June resulted in the elimination of a whopping 258,000 jobs. That means the U.S. saw the weakest tri-monthly employment print since the pandemic, according to Bloomberg. That’s…

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Roll Call

Trump orders firing of Biden-appointed BLS chief after negative jobs data - Roll Call

President Trump ordered the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner after her office released a trove of negative jobs data.

Roll Call

Are prices up or down? Parsing misleading claims by Trump and Democrats - Roll Call

The success or failure of Trump’s economic policies on prices, including his tariff policy, are yet to be determined.

The Independent UK

Trump axes Labor Statistics chief after his poor jobs report: ‘I believe the numbers were phony ... so I fired her’

Erika McEntarfer was confirmed by the Republican-led Senate in an 86-to-8 vote in 2024

Kiplinger

July Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The July Fed meeting came and went, with Fed Chair Powell saying little about a September rate cut and President Trump.

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GOBankingRates

Here’s How Much You Must Make To Afford a Home in the Midwest’s Best Cities

The Midwest boasts numerous locales with high livability scores and relatively low living costs compared to many other parts of the U.S. The value of single-family homes varies widely across the...

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Here’s How Much You Must Make To Afford a Home in the South’s Most Livable Cities

The southern United States offers numerous locales with high livability scores and relatively reasonably priced homes compared to the rest of the country. Minimum salaries needed to afford a home vary...

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Here’s How Much You Need To Make To Afford a Home in the Most Livable Cities on the East Coast

Could you afford a home in one of the most livable cities in the eastern U.S.?GOBankingRates has done some of your homework for you, compiling a list of coveted eastern U.S. locales and the minimum...

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8 Government Websites That Offer Misleading Information by Design

Government websites are supposed to be trustworthy beacons in the vast sea of online information. Yet, in reality, some of these digital portals are carefully curated to confuse, distract, or subtly mislead.

Kiplinger

2026 Social Security COLA: The Little Known Data Shift That Could Impact Millions of Retirees' Benefits

The BLS has changed how it measures the inflationary data that determines whether Social Security benefits will get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Will it hurt your benefits?

Fortune

$100,000+ to install elevators — these six-figure trade jobs don't require college degrees

With AI threatening to steal corporate jobs and recent graduates finding themselves “unemployable,” trade jobs are becoming increasingly attractive—and lucrative.

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10 Cities Where You Can Live Comfortably Making $80K or Less

How much do Americans believe they need to earn to feel wealthy? According to a survey from Edelman Financial Engines, 6 in 10 Americans think the answer is at least $100,000 annually. However, the...

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