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How reliable is the jobs data? Economists and Wall Street still trust it
The monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it.
Live updates: Abbott takes action against Texas Dems who fled in redistricting fight
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday directed the arrests of state House Democrats who fled the Lone Star State for blue states in an effort to stop the GOP’s redistricting legislation.
Why is reliable data important for the economy? Experts weigh in
President Donald Trump thrust the nation's system for economic data collection into the spotlight in recent days after he ...
The labor market just hit a wall. Here's what it means for the economy.
Friday's unexpectedly weak jobs report signals that some sectors are cutting back on hiring amid economic uncertainty.
The jobs data revisions that cost a US government statistician her job
Significant downward revisions to U.S. payroll gains for May and June led to the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
Economists alarmed by Trump's firing of BLS commissioner and claims about 'concocted' jobs report
Economists say firing a top official for revisions to a jobs report sends a bad message and could destroy trust in data ...
White House searches for a new BLS chief with 'credibility' and 'experience'
White House officials began the week scrambling to find a replacement after Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday.