Apple News Today Why economists are worried about Trump’s pick to oversee jobs data
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Aug 14, 2025 A third of Americans struggle with sleep, prompting discussions on insomnia's complexities. Solutions often fall short, as personal needs for sleep vary widely. Immigration raids in L.A. raise concerns about racial profiling and constitutional rights. Meanwhile, Trump prepares for a crucial meeting with Putin. Shifts in American drinking habits reveal a culture increasingly focused on health. Taylor Swift's upcoming album adds excitement to the conversation, showcasing her creativity amidst the backdrop of societal issues.
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Monthly Jobs Reports Are Hard To Suspend
- Antony once suggested suspending monthly jobs reports and issuing them quarterly, which would be a major shift for markets and policymakers.
- By law the BLS must publish monthly, so suspending reports would need Congressional action and would unsettle users of the data.
Politicization Risk At The BLS
- E.J. Antony's nomination raised fears he would politicize the Bureau of Labor Statistics due to his partisan public presence.
- Economists worry his history of public political commentary and methodological critiques could undermine trust in jobs data.
Judge Found Profiling In L.A. Raids
- A federal judge found Border Patrol used race, language, skin color and location as bases for stops, lacking probable cause.
- An appeals court rejected the government's argument and the administration sought emergency relief from the Supreme Court.