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President Trump said Friday he directed his team to fire the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics following a dismal jobs report he blamed squarely on the appointee of former President Biden. Trump said on Truth Social that the commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, had “faked the Jobs Numbers” … Trump to fire BLS commissioner after bad jobs reportRead more

A recruiting email sent this week by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement‘s (ICE) deputy director is part of a federal hiring blitz of officers, but the promise of a $50,000 signing bonus directed at local sheriff’s deputies isn’t sitting well with some officials, who feel their departments are … ICE’s $50K bonus, recruiting met with mixed sheriff’s responseRead more

A recall has been issued for a popular dried fruit snack sold at Sam’s Club amid concerns that the packages may be contaminated with Listeria. The snack is Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15-count. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall by Doehler Dry … Sam’s Club freeze dried fruit recalled over possible Listeria contaminationRead more

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said all the right things last week after Hong Kong issued arrest warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists in other countries, including in the U.S. “The extraterritorial targeting of Hong Kongers who are exercising their fundamental freedoms is a form of transnational oppression,” Rubio … Colleges must speak up for their Chinese studentsRead more

President Trump said Friday that the U.S. is positioning two nuclear submarines in “appropriate regions” near Russia, a move he blamed on threatening rhetoric from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who remains a top Kremlin adviser. Trump cited in a Truth Social post what he called “highly provocative … Trump announces nuclear submarines positioned near RussiaRead more

Virginia gubernatorial nominee and Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) clashed with CNN reporter Manu Raju over her past criticisms of President Trump on Friday.  Raju pressed Earle-Sears over the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce this year, which have had a significant impact on Virginia given its … Virginia GOP candidate, CNN host tangle on air over Trump questionsRead more

More than a dozen Democratic attorneys general on Friday announced a lawsuit challenging recent moves by President Trump’s administration to severely restrict access to gender-affirming health care for anyone under 19, including in states where treatment is legal and protected by law.  The lawsuit filed Friday in the … Blue states challenge Trump’s restrictions on gender-affirming careRead more

The June NATO summit in the Hague achieved great success by reaching a consensus among its members to increase the target of national defense spending to 5 percent of GDP. In addition, the cost of military aid to Ukraine is allowed to be included as part of the defense … Reform of command and control systems should be NATO priorityRead more

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) formally launched his Senate reelection bid on Friday as he braces for a potentially volatile primary next year.  “Louisiana and our country face serious challenges,” Cassidy is expected to say, according to shared prepared remarks.  ”I’m running for re-election to work with the people of … Cassidy launches Senate reelection bid while bracing for primaryRead more

Flags in the Sunshine State are being flown at half-staff Friday in honor of Hulk Hogan, the professional wrestler who died from a heart attack last week at the age of 71. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) also proclaimed Aug. 1 as “Hulk Hogan Day” and called the … DeSantis orders flags at half staff in honor of ‘true Floridian’ Hulk HoganRead more

Alarmist headlines about America’s supposed unraveling have become a daily part of life. We’ve been through the trauma of COVID and the uncertainty of trade wars, seen hyper-partisan politics and changing attitudes about governance, and are coping with rising loneliness, deaths of despair and fraying institutional trust.  But … How America weathers its toughest storms: resilienceRead more

Robert Sherman is a White House correspondent for NewsNation. He is reporting from Ukraine. Subscribe to his newsletter: Frontlines with Robert Sherman here. (NewsNation) — It almost looks normal. Maybe it’s the bustling McDonald’s our team got coffee at this morning. Maybe it’s the young couple sharing an ice cream … Kyiv hit with Russian attack: What it felt like on the groundRead more

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) — An ex-U.S. Postal Service worker appeared in federal court this week and admitted stealing checks from hundreds of pieces of mail, as well as to committing pandemic loan fraud. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, Anthony Virdure II, … St. Louis postal worker admits to stealing checks from mail, pandemic fraudRead more

“Confabulation.” It’s a word you are going to be hearing a lot in the coming months.   President Trump has always been willing to mislead people when it was to his advantage. Even his supporters recognize this. Hence the famous admonition to “take Trump seriously, not literally.” But … Trump’s mental decline is undeniable — so what now? Read more

A weak jobs report Friday and major downward revisions to May and June employment figures have set off alarm bells about the direction of the U.S. economy. The U.S. added only 73,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate stayed flat at 4.2 percent, according to data released … Live updates: Stocks plummet on Wall Street as jobs report, revisions set off economic alarm bellsRead more

The U.S. added 258,000 fewer jobs in May and June than the Labor Department first reported, according to federal data released Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued stunning revisions to its reports on May and June employment growth in an overall dismal July jobs report, drastically … Stunning revisions show US added 258k fewer jobs than first reportedRead more

President Trump on Friday morning fumed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging the central bank board to wrest control from him after opting again to not lower interest rates this week. “Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell, a stubborn MORON, must substantially lower interest rates, NOW. IF HE CONTINUES … Trump fumes at Powell, urging Federal Reserve board takeoverRead more

A national discussion is underway on the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service in forecasting the deadly July 4 flash floods in Kerr County, Texas. The record shows that the hard-working meteorologists and other staff at the National Weather Service were successful in … The floods in Texas show why we need to fully fund NOAA labsRead more

Career advice abounds on what to do to get a promotion. For many American workers, especially given the difficulty of the current labor market, staying in their current organisation and moving up the ladder is an appealing prospect. It’s true that you’re more likely to get a bigger … These are the habits that are killing your promotion chancesRead more

On July 21, the Senate Agriculture Committee’s scheduled vote to confirm Brian Quintenz — a financial manager and former commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — as the commission’s new chair, was postponed. On Monday, another committee vote on Quintenz was postponed. Officially, the delays were due to lack … Contract gambling has become a runaway trainRead more

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shocked the world in January 2020 when they announced they were planning to step back as senior members of the British royal family. Their decision, while controversial, wasn’t the first time members of royal families around the world decided to abdicate the throne … Royals who abdicated the throne or stepped backRead more

On the menu: Broad consensus on who to deport and not to deport; A Texas tornado for midterms; Dems bounce back on party affiliation; Mamdani reckons with anti-police past; Monkeying around Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. … Whole Hog Politics: Senate primaries take shape, adding a glimmer of hope for DemsRead more

Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) analyzed the 2022 congressional election results in two words: “candidate quality.” It was a very insightful statement of the obvious that escapes far too many people in the political game. Since 2010, Republicans have kicked away golden opportunities to win Senate … Candidate recruitment failures may haunt Senate Republicans in 2026Read more

Could RFK Jr. prove to be the Trump administration’s secret weapon? Recent polling shows Americans trust Republicans over Democrats on nearly every major issue confronting our country: the economy, immigration, foreign policy and inflation. The two areas where Democrats hold the upper hand is health care and vaccines. … ‘Make America Healthy Again’ is winning young voters — Democrats should worry Read more

In today’s issue: ▪ Sweeping new tariffs unveiled ▪ Trump spars with GOP senators ▪ Harris steps back into spotlight ▪ Witkoff, Huckabee visit Gaza Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up … Trump sets new tariff rates, shifts timeline in latest trade twistRead more

Since 2024, I have received Trump campaign emails at least once or twice a day, emblazoned with provocative MAGA-red meat-headlines. A recent one read, “If Democrats seize power and take back the House, they’ll have one goal in mind: Impeach, Impeach, Impeach!” Visually dominating every email is a … The brilliant and silly Trump emails keeping MAGA engagedRead more

Carrie, a single mother currently between jobs, had a student loan payment of $0 a month under the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan.  After a court ruling against SAVE and pro-student debt forgiveness President Biden was replaced with President Trump, she acted fast to switch to … Student loan borrowers lament system changes as interest accrual restarts for SAVERead more

Pete Buttigieg has been quietly making the rounds on an early 2028 tour after having announced that he would sit out races for governor and senator in 2026.  In October, Buttigieg will speak at the Michigan Democratic Party’s “Best of the West” event, a prime swing-state spot for … Buttigieg faces soft spot with Black voters as White House speculation growsRead more

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s decision not to run for California governor next year opens the door for her to enter what is already expected to be a crowded field for Democratic presidential candidates in 2028. Democrats — from operatives to donors and lawmakers — were particularly interested … Harris opens door to presidential run by declining California bidRead more

A New York woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday in relation to a multi-year investment scheme, falsely promising investors permanent resident status in the U.S. and selling foreign investors access to American politicians, including President Trump.  Sherry Xue Li, of Oyster Bay, N.Y., pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy … New York woman pleads guilty to $30M investment scheme tied to political campaignsRead more