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Trump’s Labor Data Power Play: Why Experts Warn It Could Break America’s Economic Compass

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Trump’s Labor Data Power Play: Why Experts Warn It Could Break America’s Economic Compass

Trump’s Clash with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Sparks Fears of Data Manipulation The political storm surrounding the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has intensified after President Donald Trump fired the agency’s commissioner, Erika McEntarfer. The dismissal followed July’s weaker-than-expected jobs report and downward revisions for previous months — figures the president branded as “fake” and “politically motivated.” The move has triggered alarm from economists, statisticians, and political observers, with some likening it to authoritarian interference in national data systems. But according to Erica Groshen, former BLS commissioner under Barack Obama, the real threat lies not in a single firing, but in the potential for a systemic overhaul aimed at reshaping how America measur...

Trump Announces Pending Release of 10 Israeli Hostages as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Intensify

A Strategic Shift in Middle East Diplomacy President Donald Trump has announced that 10 more Israeli hostages will be released from Gaza “very shortly,” signaling a possible turning point in ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Speaking during a dinner with Republican senators on Friday, Trump emphasized the success of his administration's efforts, stating: “We got most of the hostages back. We’re going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly.” This development comes as the U.S. pushes for a 60-day ceasefire agreement aimed at halting the months-long war in Gaza. Trump also took the opportunity to publicly praise his Middle East envoy, real estate executive Steve Witkoff, calling him “fantastic” and a key figure in brokering t...

Trump Declares War on Murdoch Media Over Epstein Scandal Allegations

$10 Billion Lawsuit Filed After Journal Publishes Alleged Lewd Note to Epstein Donald Trump, in a dramatic escalation of his war against the media, has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, the Wall Street Journal, and two of its reporters over what he calls a "false and malicious" story linking him to a lewd birthday greeting sent to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Filed in federal court in Miami on Friday, the lawsuit also targets News Corp and Dow Jones, accusing them of libel and slander. The case follows the Journal’s explosive report alleging that Trump sent Epstein a crude sketch and a suggestive birthday message in 2003 — an accusation the president vehemently denies. This marks Trump’s first media lawsuit since retaking office in January 2025, raising seri...