E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, has raised questions from economists and policymakers across the political spectrum for his views, experience and misunderstanding of economic data ... .
E.J. Antoni, a staunch critic of the agency, had emerged in recent days as a favorite candidate among some influential Trump advisors, including Stephen K. Bannon. He has questioned the legitimacy of the agency’s data over the past year ... .
“The BLS should suspend issuing the monthly job reports,” said E.J. Antoni, President Trump’s pick to lead the federal statistical agency, on Fox NewsDigital... .
The U.S. labor market is much weaker than policymakers realized, with U.S. employers pulling back sharply on hiring especially in May and June, as they grapple with uncertainty fueled by Trump administration policies ....
WASHINGTON — The Bureau of LaborStatistics signaled to staff members Monday morning that work would continue as usual at the statistical agency, where PresidentDonald Trump fired the top official Friday over a bleak jobs report ....
Trump's policies are having a chilling effect on summer travel, with Americans opting for staycations and international visitors staying away. But no labor shortages are reported ... .
The U.S. labor market is expected to soften in July, with forecasters predicting 100,000 jobs added, as employers exercise caution amid economic uncertainty ... .
The U.S.LaborDepartment announced plans this week to slash more than 60 regulations -- including eliminating overtime and minimum wage protections for home health care workers and union organizing rights for migrant farmworkers ... .
Economists warn that the labor market may be showing signs of weakness, with slower job growth and higher unemployment rates expected in the coming months ... .