The Government Shutdown Means No Jobs Data—Conveniently For Trump

Image credit: Freepik via Freepik. Article by Julianne McShane. Mother Jones – October 1, 2025.

One of the many casualties of the government shutdown is the critical jobs report administered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)—and much maligned by President Donald Trump—which economists say is especially needed in light of predictions that the US could soon enter a recession. The BLS data, which features estimates of employment and earnings nationwide from the previous month, offers important information on the state of the economy for economists, policymakers, government officials, and employers. It was due to be released Friday, […]

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