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‘Crazy!!’: How Labor Statistics staff reacted to Trump firing commissioner after dismal jobs report

Staff at the Bureau of Labor Statistics called President Donald Trump's firing of its commissioner “depressing” and “CRAZY!!” ...

Data wonks warn of lasting damage as Trump weighs shake-up of government statistics collection

Statisticians are worried Trump’s actions targeting statistics agencies could permanently undermine trust in federal data.

Trump’s Pick to Lead Labor Data Agency Adds to Fears of Political Interference

By résumé alone, Dr. Antoni, 37, is an unusual pick to head the agency, which is officially a part of the Department of Labor ...

5 things to know for August 12: DC takeover, Gaza, Food stamps, Austin shooting, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ DC takeover. President Donald Trump’s ...

Why Trump's firing of labor data chief won't threaten integrity of jobs figures. Probably

Trump's replacement of labor statistics head after bad report shouldn't hurt integrity of jobs numbers. But there may still ...

Trump BLS Nominee Suggests Nixing Monthly Jobs Report

E.J. Antoni said the Bureau of Labor Statistics should suspend a monthly estimate that recently upset President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee jobs, inflation data faces shower of criticism

E.J. Antoni’s nomination was quickly met with a cascade of criticism from other economists, from across the political spectrum.