Sign up to receive our free weekday morning edition, and you'll never miss a scoop.
Trump declared without evidence this afternoon that McEntarfer “faked” today’s job figures, which showed a weakening labor market and vanishing job gains.
Premium
August 01, 2025

Trump fires BLS head after weak jobs report

President Donald Trump said Friday he would fire Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, a dramatic step toward undermining global trust in U.S. economic data.

Subscripion logo

You're seeing a preview of our Premium coverage. Read the full story by subscribing here.

Already a subscriber? Log In
Premium Finance + Economy White House

Punchbowl News Presents

Our new weekly show, Fly Out Day, brings you inside the most consequential decisions shaping Congress with the people at the center of the story. From Hill leadership to Washington’s most-plugged in reporters, join us straight from our townhouse each Thursday evening. Watch the latest episode now.

Related
The American labor market shudders
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase in unemployment, up to 4.2%. But it's the revisions from earlier this summer that will make economists particularly nervous.
The Vault Finance + Economy
Bad time for bad inflation data
The Vault Finance + Economy
White House drops crypto report
The Vault White House
Editorial photos provided by Getty Images. Political ads courtesy of AdImpact.

Punchbowl News Presents

Our new weekly show, Fly Out Day, brings you inside the most consequential decisions shaping Congress with the people at the center of the story. From Hill leadership to Washington’s most-plugged in reporters, join us straight from our townhouse each Thursday evening. Watch the latest episode now.

ML Mobile newsletter asset

Unlock access for more

Sign up to receive our free morning edition every weekday, and you'll never miss a scoop.

Already subscribed? Sign in.