ADP says job growth was ‘whipsawed’ in August, with rare warning on AI and consumer jitters It’s an ominous sign ahead of Friday’s release of jobs data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fortune · Sep 4, 2025
8 Unexpected Remote Work Scams That Appear Legit (But Aren’t) Working from home offers unparalleled flexibility and convenience. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of work-from-home jobs has continued to grow. In 2023, about 13.8% of U.S. workers typically worked from home, according to Census.gov. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also found that in August 2023, roughly 19.5% of workers teleworked.… Beating Broke · Sep 4, 2025
Why Trump’s firing of the US jobs chief has economists worried Economists warn credibility of Bureau of Labor Statistics at risk after Trump ousts commissioner over job numbers The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2025
‘I’m Tired of Looking Over My Shoulder’ What do nurses, Waffle House servers and Uber drivers have in common? Violence on the job — and a movement to end it. Capital & Main · Aug 27, 2025
In a post-truth world, what happens if we can’t trust US economic data any more? We may already live in the post-truth world, but are we about to enter the era of post-truth statistics? The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025
Stop Buying These 3 Grocery Items — Prices Are at a 3-Year High Prices for these 3 grocery items have hit a 3-year high—find out which ones to avoid and how to shop smarter without sacrificing your essentials. GOBankingRates · Aug 19, 2025
Account tied to Trump nominee posted conspiracy theories about Epstein, the 2020 election and Covid, report says Erwin Antoni, the president’s pick to take over the Bureau of Labor Statistics, serves as the chief economist for The Heritage Foundation and contributed to Project 2025 The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Trump's New BLS Pick Could Lead To 'Higher Tax Bills' For Americans, Warns Experts—'Workers May Not Feel The Ebb And Flow Of Monthly Data...' The recent nomination of E.J. Antoni by President Donald Trump to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) could potentially influence tax rates for Americans. Benzinga · Aug 19, 2025
Conservatives join backlash over Trump pick for head of labor statistics: ‘Not a credible source of information’ Even Republican economists have criticized president’s pick of EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2025
Trump nominee to lead labour statistics agency faces wave of criticism Economists worry that EJ Antoni’s nomination is largely political in nature for a historically non-partisan role. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025
Trump’s pick to head Bureau of Labor Statistics walks back his earlier plan to scrap monthly jobs reports EJ Antoni first made the suggestion before Trump tapped him to lead the BLS The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Trump's BLS Pick Calls For Suspension Of Monthly Jobs Report: Data 'Needs To Be Fixed Immediately' E.J. Antoni, the economist tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an architect of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, suggested the agency should suspend monthly jobs reports in a Tuesday television appearance. Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025
Core inflation jumps as consumers face higher prices with Trump’s tariffs kicking in Cost of food remains unchanged and energy goes down - but other key items like rent and used cars see prices increase as Trump resumes his tariff regime The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Economists Call Trump's BLS Pick 'Completely Unqualified' For The Job: '...Does Not Have Any Relevant Expertise' President Donald Trump's nomination of Dr. EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is facing swift and intense backlash from prominent economists, who are questioning his qualifications and citing a record that includes only one citation for his academic work. Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025
International Business Times UK · Aug 12, 2025 EJ Antoni: From Fox Business Analyst to New Commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics — Education, First Name, and Career Path Trump taps economist E.J. Antoni for Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner role after Erika McEntarfer's removal, pending Senate approval.
Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025 Who Is EJ Antoni? Trump Picks Economist From Ronald Reagan's 'Favorite Think Tank' To Head Bureau Of Labor Statistics On Monday, President Donald Trump announced that he would nominate EJ Antoni as Commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Trump nominates Bureau of Statistics critic to lead agency after previous head fired over bleak report The previous commissioner of the labor agency was fired after the president raged at a poor showing in the recent jobs report
Roll Call · Aug 11, 2025 Trump picks Heritage economist Antoni to head BLS - Roll Call President Donald Trump said he plans to nominate a researcher at a conservative think tank to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Benzinga · Aug 11, 2025 Labor Statistics Commissioner Fired Over 'Faked' Jobs Numbers—But Economists Warn the Real Threat Could Be To Market Trust President Donald Trump‘s swift firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on August 1 sent ripples through financial markets already reeling from disappointing employment data. The decision, announced just hours after July’s lackluster jobs report, has economists warning about a dangerous precedent that could undermine one of America’s…
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data Many financial and political analysts are trying to assess the impact of President Donald Trump’s decision to fire U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Aug. 1, 2025, the same day that an unemployment report conveyed weakness in the job market. Some of the strongest criticism of this…
Reason · Aug 7, 2025 Trump's War on Economic Data Is a Dangerous Move for MAGA's Own Agenda The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CBO, and the Fed are far from perfect. But the U.S. needs a statistical system that is modern, agile, and protected from political interference.
Benzinga · Aug 6, 2025 Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Firing BLS Chief 'Dangerous' For The Economy: 'If The Facts Don't Fit His Story, He'll Try To Erase Them' Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Tuesday called President Donald Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics "dangerous," warning the move risks undermining faith in the government's jobs numbers after a weak July report.
We Got This Covered · Aug 5, 2025 Trump’s latest firing just created a massive headache for whoever has to clean up the mess he’s leaving behind The numbers you trust? Not anymore.
The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2025 Stephen Colbert: ‘What you thought you knew is just history’ Late-night hosts discuss Trump administration’s erasure of US history and attempts to cover up bad numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Benzinga · Aug 5, 2025 Trump Slams 'Rigged' Jobs Data After Firing BLS Chief, Mentions Two Possible Fed Chair Picks Just days after firing Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, President Donald Trump reignited criticism of the agency, accusing it of publishing "rigged" employment data to favor Joe Biden during the 2024 election.