Former BLS commissioner says there are better ways to collect data for jobs reports
Bureau of Labor Statistics faces scrutiny over data collection methods following disappointing July jobs report that missed economist estimates by 37,000 positions.
WATCH: Biden jobs chart had 'gigantic error'; Trump right to fire BLS chief, economist says
During an Oval Office meeting, pro-Trump economist Steve Moore said the president made the right call to fire the head of Bureau of Labor Statistics given faulty jobs projections.
Trump’s tariff threat puts semiconductors on display
Chip stocks, including Nvidia and AMD, were among the most actively traded actively as Nasdaq flirts with 17th record close of 2025 as Trump eyes chip tariffs.
Trump signs order to open 401(k)s to private markets: What it means for your retirement
President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing private equity, venture capital and hedge funds in retirement accounts, reversing a Biden administration policy.
‘We stand ready’: State finance chiefs join Trump to end 'debanking'
A group of treasurers, auditors and comptrollers from 23 states praised President Donald Trump's new executive order to halt debanking practices.
Trump names replacement for Fed seat; still looking for permanent appointee
President Donald Trump announced he has selected Stephen Miran to join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, but says he will continue search for a permanent replacement.
Trump demands Intel CEO resign over alleged Chinese company ties
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan faces calls to step down from Trump and Republican senators due to his extensive business ties to Chinese firms and military-linked companies.
Trump 'Liberation Day' reciprocal tariffs take effect
President Donald Trump's tariff increases took effect Thursday as trade tensions escalate, with countries like Canada and India facing high duties.
Trump moves to protect American bank accounts from politically based closures
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order ending politically bias debanking policy and removing the reputation risk standard for bank regulators.
Trump's higher tariffs go into effect on dozens of countries
President Donald Trump's higher import taxes on dozens of countries went into effect on Thursday, impacting more than 60 countries and the European Union.
Social Security Administration chief touts increase in scheduled office visits, improved phone services
Social Security Administration commissioner Frank Bisignano defended the agency on Wednesday, citing reduced phone wait times and increased scheduled visits.
Trump hits India with 25% tariff over Russia oil purchases
President Donald Trump imposes 25% tariff on Indian imports through executive order citing the country's purchases of Russian oil amid Ukraine war.
White House says Apple to announce $100B US investment commitment for manufacturing
The White House said Apple will announce an additional $100 billion investment in American facilities, to support jobs and domestic manufacturing under Trump's economic agenda.
Prediction market traders bet 'the Kevins' are Trump’s Fed chair picks
Kevin Hassett leads prediction markets at 48%, while Kevin Warsh follows at 29% as top contenders for Federal Reserve chairman under President Donald Trump.
Trump scraps Musk's federal worker weekly achievement program across government agencies
Office of Personnel Management ends Musk's federal employee reporting requirement, citing managers have other tools to track team member work progress.
Social Security to phase out paper checks nationwide as Trump pushes payment overhaul
The Social Security Administration will phase out paper benefit checks by Sept. 30, transitioning beneficiaries to direct deposit and Direct Express debit cards in most cases.
Trump prepares executive order to fine banks for dropping conservative customers over political views
Proposed executive order would direct regulators to investigate banks for potential violations of Equal Credit Opportunity Act over political discrimination claims.
Markets now betting Fed will cut rates in September after disappointing jobs report
The probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September jumped dramatically following weak employment data, with market expectations shifting from a hold to a 25-basis-point cut.
Trump confirms Scott Bessent won't replace Powell as Fed chair amid rising tensions with central bank
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells President Donald Trump he wants to stay in his role rather than pursue Fed chair role as Jerome Powell succession process begins.
Grassley slams hold on 3 Trump Treasury nominees
Sen. Chuck Grassley announced a block on three of President Donald Trump's Treasury Department nominees over planned wind and solar tax credit phase-outs.


















