Trump withdraws nomination of EJ Antoni for Bureau of Labor Statistics director role
On Tuesday, President Trump withdrew EJ Antoni’s nomination for a position at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, following the dismissal of the agency’s head amidst criticism regarding employment data. In August, Trump had announced his intention to appoint Antoni, who served as the chief economist at the Conservative Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau. Later […]
Closure Would Interrupt Employment and Price Reports, Labor Department States
Labor Bureau’s Contingency Plan Amid Possible Government Shutdown The Labor Bureau has announced it may halt the publication of its monthly employment reports and other vital economic data if the government shuts down, including key indicators like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI). In a plan made public on Friday, […]
Even conservatives are struggling to support Trump’s choice for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is facing surprising backlash from conservative economists, and it’s quite understandable. When dismissing former Commissioner Erica Mantelfer, Trump alleged she was manipulating job numbers to make him appear unfavorable. He has touted her replacement, Dr. E.J. Antoni, as “a highly respected economist,” asserting that he […]
Sen. Bill Cassidy says Hochul is damaging workers with an unconstitutional labor law in New York.
Republican Senators Criticize New York’s Labor Law Changes WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Republican senators accused New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Democratic leaders of “harming workers’ rights” by suggesting that the state might step in during labor disputes without federal mediation. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, […]
Labor Department Initiates ‘Project Firewall’ to Address H-1B Visa Fraud
The Department of Labor (DOL) has initiated an enforcement campaign instructing federal agencies to revise their foreign worker programs based on President Donald Trump’s recent statement, which suggests that these programs might be harming American employees. Known as “Project Firewall,” the initiative was announced last Friday. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Deremar emphasized that the focus […]
Labor board takes legal action to prevent New York labor law
This month, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) initiated legal action against New York and its Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). The board claims the state has enacted unlawful laws that interfere with private labor relations already managed at the federal level. This lawsuit challenges the provisions of S8034A and A8590A, which purportedly create a […]
No LIRR strike for a minimum of 4 months as Trump intervenes in labor conflict
Trump Addresses Long Island Railroad Labor Dispute On Tuesday, President Trump took action regarding the Long Island Railroad labor dispute by issuing an executive order. It has been confirmed that work will not be suspended for at least the next four months. This order aims to create a federal emergency committee after five unions, representing […]
Farmers are in urgent need of labor due to the immigration restrictions under Trump.
Immigration often gets boiled down to catchy phrases, but the reality is much more complex. It’s not merely a political debate; at its core, it’s about a workforce crisis that threatens the very foundation of the American economy. If you eat in this country, this issue affects you. In Pennsylvania, a key swing state where […]
Patel holds Trump’s former labor secretary responsible for the initial wrongdoing in the Epstein case.
FBI Director Criticizes Past Handling of Epstein Case On Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel condemned previous administrations for what he described as “original crimes” tied to the Epstein case. He specifically called out Alex Acosta, a former U.S. attorney who oversaw Epstein’s initial indictment and later served as Labor Secretary during the Trump administration. Patel […]
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 […]