The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday reported the U.S. economy added 911,000 fewer jobs over the 12 months ending in March than initially reported. The BLS reevaluation of employment data was widely expected. But the scale of the BLS’s estimated revision could draw even more ire from President Trump.
Meanwhile, the House Oversight Committee on Monday night released records related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including the infamous “birthday book” with a page that appears to be from Trump. House Democrats immediately released the page allegedly bearing Trump’s signature. The White House and its allies quickly sought to cast doubt on the validity of the letter.
Two Supreme Court justices this week have addressed speculation that Trump could run for a third term. Justice Amy Coney Barrett reiterated to Fox News on Monday night that the 22nd Amendment allows only two terms. Justice Sonia Sotomayor had her say Tuesday on “The View.”
The president has few events on his Tuesday public schedule, with a proclamation announcement set for late afternoon. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters at 1 p.m.
The Department of Health and Human Services’s Make America Healthy Again Commission will release its strategy aimed at the nation’s children on Tuesday afternoon.
Virginia and Boston voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Voters in the district of the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) will choose his replacement. The Boston electorate will narrow the field in the mayoral race.
Also in the news:
- Stirewalt: Epstein air horn gets louder and louder, despite GOP’s best efforts
- The Movement: Heritage ‘Manhattan Project’ for nuclear family is a-bomb on right
- GOP lawmakers ask Trump not to derail shutdown talks
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