Wall Street Breakfast Trump picks EJ Antoni for BLS top job
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Aug 12, 2025 Trump's nomination of EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics stirs concerns over employment data integrity. Meanwhile, Musk is threatening legal action against Apple, accusing them of antitrust violations affecting his AI app's rankings. General Motors revs up ambitions in the driverless vehicle market, pushing innovation forward. Additionally, there's a glimpse into the broader tech landscape with updates on market movements and insights from upcoming industry conferences.
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New BLS Nominee After Abrupt Firing
- President Trump nominated E.J. Antony to lead the BLS, subject to Senate confirmation.
- Antony has questioned BLS jobs data and Trump fired the prior chief after weak July jobs.
Musk Threatens Apple Over App Rankings
- Elon Musk threatened legal action against Apple over alleged App Store antitrust bias.
- He said XAI will take immediate legal action and publicly asked, 'Are you playing politics?'.
GM Reboots Autonomous Program
- GM is reviving its autonomous driving program to build an eyes-free consumer vehicle.
- Sterling Anderson leads the effort and GM plans to rehire Cruise staff for Mountain View R&D.