August 12, 2025

Trump’s war on the [checks notes] monthly job reports is getting worse with a new statement from his nominee. CBS News reports: “President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics is suggesting that the agency suspend its monthly jobs report, an economic staple that is relied upon by the Federal Reserve and U.S. businesses…

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The GOP repeal of paid sick leave measure begins August 28, just a few months after the voter-approved law took effect in May. The Guardian reports: “Being sick is a costly business for Bill Thompson, who worked in the fast-food industry in Independence, Missouri, for more than 30 years, and recently worked at Guitar Center until…

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