Audit by Labor Department inspector general addresses issues with BLS data
The Big Money Show panel discusses a significant downward adjustment in US employment figures. This Wednesday, the Labor Bureau’s internal watchdog, the Labor Statistics Bureau (BLS), is facing scrutiny regarding its data collection methods for inflation and labor reports. The Inspector General’s office has notified BLS Chairman William Wiertrowsky that they are “initiating a review […]
Senate Republicans narrowly block amendment requiring the Justice Department to disclose Epstein documents
Senate Republicans Vote on Epstein Files Amendment On Wednesday, Senate Republicans narrowly approved an amendment requiring the Department of Justice to release all documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision came after Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (NY) caught them off guard with a procedural maneuver that left Senate Majority Leader John […]
Labor Department Inspector General to Look into BLS Employment and Inflation Figures Following Years of Changes
Department of Labor Survey on Employment Data Collection On Wednesday, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a survey examining how employment, inflation, and other data are gathered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Trump administration has pointed to a recent downward revision of BLS employment data, arguing that […]
Labor Department oversight examining issues with BLS data gathering
Labor Bureau Faces Challenges in Economic Data Collection On Wednesday, the inspector’s office of the Labor Bureau started evaluating the difficulties encountered by the Labor Statistics Bureau. This comes in light of significant downward revisions to both non-farm payroll and inflation data collection methods. Laura Nikolos, who assists with the audit, communicated with BLS Commissioner […]
Trump’s Justice Department acts against violent individual charged with brutally killing a Ukrainian refugee
Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old refugee from Ukraine who had aspirations of becoming a veterinary assistant, was tragically murdered on August 22nd while on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina. A video shows her boarding the train on Charlotte’s Links Blue Line, absorbed in her cellphone after taking a seat in front of a man dressed […]
Michigan police department encounters quick criticism over suggested Arabic-language badge
Controversy Over Proposed Police Patch in Michigan The Michigan State Police Department generated significant backlash recently by introducing a new patch for officers featuring Arabic text, only to retract it shortly after. This decision stirred emotions across the state. Last week, the Dearborn Heights Police Department ignited the controversy when it shared a mock version […]
‘Department of War’ conveys the incorrect impression
It’s something we all recognize, but it’s worth reiterating: words hold significant weight. Just a single term can create a ripple effect, and a slight shift in language can convey a potent message. This is precisely what President Trump aims to achieve. By proposing the shift from the Department of Defense to the Department of […]
Labor Department updates employment figures revealing 911,000 fewer jobs through March
On Tuesday, the Labor Bureau issued a preliminary estimate for an annual benchmark revision regarding non-farm payrolls. This indicates that the US economy has more job losses than previously thought. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has shared its initial findings for these annual updates. Each year, the BLS revises its data to include more […]
Justice Department needs to continue its inquiry into the NYPD’s disposal of rape cases
Department of Justice Investigates NYPD Special Victims Division The Department of Justice is considering an investigation into the NYPD’s Special Victims Division. This inquiry comes partly from experiences of survivors like myself. Nearly a decade ago, I found myself waking up in a Brooklyn hospital, with no memory of how I got there. My head […]
Education Department Reassigns Staff Responsibilities as Trump Plans to Eliminate Agency
The Ministry of Education announced on Monday plans to introduce a new portal aimed at enhancing federal workforce development programs, shifting the primary responsibility to the Department of Labor. This transition involves the ED transferring funds and staff to the DOL to support a new integrated planning portal for states. According to a press release […]