The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) uses a statistical model to estimate job creation and loss, which can lead to overstatements in job numbers, often requiring revisions later. According to the article, this method has been known to be inaccurate. Furthermore, the Trump administration has reacted poorly to negative jobs reports, with officials attempting to deflect blame. Considering this, there is potential for the administration to pressure the agency to produce more favorable job numbers.
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Former President Donald Trump is asserting executive privilege to block access to over 4,000 documents related to the January 6th Capitol riot. This claim is being made in response to a lawsuit from injured police officers seeking information about Trump’s actions that day. The National Archives has revealed that Trump aims to keep these records private, which also includes text messages. Further complicating matters, any documents reluctantly released to the plaintiffs will be sealed, preventing public access to the details of the riot.
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Ahead of the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s case files, survivors and Democratic members of Congress are requesting an independent review to ensure the records haven’t been tampered with or concealed. They are specifically requesting the Justice Department’s inspector general conduct a formal review of the files’ “chain of custody” due to concerns that records may have been altered or removed. The impending release of these files by a December 19 deadline, stemming from the Epstein Files Transparency Act, follows pressure from both parties for greater transparency. The investigation of the records is set to address concerns regarding how many individuals have had custody over the materials ahead of the release and their handling.
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Voting machines said Stephentown rejected the proposed library budget. A recount said otherwise, and this discrepancy is a serious cause for concern. The heart of the matter lies in the accuracy, or rather, the lack thereof, of these new voting systems. The Clear Ballot Systems machines were found to be faulty, and that’s a problem, regardless of how secure they might be.
The Stephentown library budget vote initially showed a rejection. But after a recount, the results flipped. This isn’t just a minor blip; it highlights the potential for widespread errors in vote counting. One comment points out that the machines in this instance missed 231 votes and miscounted a minimum of 249 votes out of a total of 819.… Continue reading
In her resignation letter, Habba cited a flawed blue slip tradition and politically motivated judges as reasons for stepping down as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Federal judges refused to extend her appointment, and her planned successor was fired, leaving the role unfilled. Despite her departure, Habba emphasized her commitment to the Department of Justice, announcing she will continue to serve as the Senior Advisor to the Attorney General for U.S. Attorneys. She asserts her decision is not a surrender and vows to continue her fight, now expanding it nationally.
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Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has called for the Pentagon to release video footage of a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, arguing that the strikes, which reportedly killed survivors of the initial attack, were “unlawful” and “unconstitutional.” Schiff stated that killing shipwrecked individuals is a violation of the law of war and that if the Pentagon is proud of the action, they should allow the American people to see the footage and decide for themselves if they approve. Schiff has called for a thorough investigation into the orders given for the strikes, stating that the extrajudicial killings are an abuse of power. The Senator believes this kind of action is a clear violation of the law and should not be happening.
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Top Armed Services Dem says Sept. 2 strike video would show Republicans’ description ‘completely false’ – Well, here we go again, right? It seems we’re wading into another situation where the truth, or at least the official version of events, is under serious scrutiny. This time, the focus is on a video of a September 2nd strike, and a prominent Democrat on the Armed Services committee is making a pretty bold claim: the Republican’s depiction of what happened in that video is, to put it mildly, inaccurate. The implication, of course, is that the reality captured on video paints a vastly different, potentially even damning, picture.… Continue reading
In a recent interview, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated that former President Donald Trump was “furious” with her for supporting the release of the Epstein files. Trump reportedly shifted his position on releasing the files after entering office, despite initially supporting their release. Greene’s stance and subsequent split with Trump highlight divisions within the Republican party regarding transparency and accountability, particularly concerning high-profile criminal investigations. The Department of Justice is now mandated to release the remaining Epstein-related documents, which could lead to further scrutiny and a special election for Greene’s congressional seat in early 2026.
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Senator Rand Paul has called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to testify under oath regarding the second strike on an alleged drug boat. Paul also believes the video of the attack should be shown to the public. Representative Jim Himes expressed dismay after viewing the footage, calling the incident troubling, while Hegseth has defended the legality of the second strike, attributing the decision to Admiral Mitch Bradley. Meanwhile, Pentagon officials are reportedly concerned that the Trump administration is shifting blame, as highlighted by White House statements seemingly exonerating Bradley, potentially leading to legal consequences for Hegseth.
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Investigative reporter Jason Leopold reported that the FBI spent over $850,000 in overtime pay to process and redact files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This information was revealed in documents released by the FBI in response to a civil lawsuit. The documents showed 934 agents worked over 14,000 hours on the project, which was part of the “Epstein Transparency Project 2025.” While the documents confirm significant overtime pay, they do not offer evidence that the redactions were specifically to remove Donald Trump’s name or solely for “redaction training.”
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