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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

International Business Times UK

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).

Benzinga

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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

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.

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The Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

‘Give me a break’: Trump says he hired Fed chair Powell as a ‘favor’ after CNBC host presses him on labor bureau firing

Trump defended his recent decision to fire head of BLS while distancing himself from his past decision to hire Fed chair Jerome Powell

The Guardian - US

I was the US labor secretary. Trump’s latest firing undermines a key agency

The firing of Erika McEntarfer, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, destroys the credibility of essential information

Benzinga

Ray Dalio, David Sacks Say They Would Have Fired Labor Bureau Commissioner Trump Removed: Here's Why

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has weighed in on President Donald Trump's decision to dismiss Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, following last week's sharp downward revision to U.S. jobs data.

Barchart

America’s Top Labor Board Official Just Gave Trump Everything He Needed to Pressure Fed Chair Powell To Lower Interest Rates — Then He Fired Her

President Donald Trump has dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), following the release of a weaker-than-expected July jobs report. The move has drawn national attention due to its timing, coming amid both economic uncertainty and ongoing discussions about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.

International Business Times

Trump Says To Name New Labor Statistics Chief This Week

President Donald Trump said Monday that he would pick an "exceptional replacement" to his labor statistics chief, days after ordering her dismissal as a report showed weakness in the US jobs market.

The Guardian - US

Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say

Former commissioners call on Congress to act after Trump fires Erika McEntarfer over ‘rigged’ employment data

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