Trump Fires BLS Commissioner Over Alleged Job Report Discrepancies Ahead of 2024 Election

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President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Dr. Erika McEntarfer following the release of a weaker-than-expected July jobs report and accused the agency of previously misreporting employment data ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

According to the Department of Labor, the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. Both figures fell short of economists’ expectations and prompted immediate scrutiny from the White House.

On Truth Social, President Trump, who recently began his second term, expressed concerns over what he called “manipulated” employment figures. He cited discrepancies in past job growth reports, particularly in the months leading up to the 2024 election, which he alleged had been overstated in favor of then-Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

“I was just informed that our Country’s ‘Jobs Numbers’ are being produced by a Biden Appointee… who faked the Jobs Numbers before the Election to try and boost Kamala’s chances of Victory,” Trump wrote. He further claimed that job growth was overstated by over 800,000 positions in early 2024 and again in the fall.

In his statement, Trump directed his administration to remove McEntarfer from her post, stating she would be replaced “with someone much more competent and qualified.”

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich confirmed the firing and defended the move, citing a pattern of “routinely getting economic data wrong.” Budowich added, “Policy makers look to these reports to inform decisions… We need accuracy, and President Trump will restore competency and accuracy to this critical agency.”

Stephen Miran, a senior White House economist, acknowledged the weak jobs report and said part of the downward revision — including a 258,000-job adjustment to the previous two months — was due to statistical factors, not deliberate manipulation.

“About 60 percent of the downward revision is due to quirks of the seasonal adjustment process,” Miran told CNN. He also noted that despite the setback, long-term fundamentals of the labor market remained “strong.”

McEntarfer, appointed under the Biden administration, had served as BLS commissioner during a period of economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. While she has not issued a public statement in response to her dismissal, labor economists have pointed out that monthly jobs data is often revised as more information becomes available, and fluctuations are not uncommon.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, a division of the Department of Labor, plays a key role in compiling data that influences federal monetary policy, market forecasts, and public trust in the economy.

This marks the first high-profile dismissal from a federal agency under Trump’s new term, and it has renewed debate over political influence in the presentation and interpretation of economic data.

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Cops Assault Disabled Veteran, Tase His Dog—a Federal Judge Just Gave Him a Chance to Fight Back

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A veteran has scored a major legal victory after he was assaulted and falsely arrested by police officers in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Joshua Rohrer, a disabled military veteran, was homeless and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when he was accosted by multiple police officers who accused him of panhandling.

On the day of the confrontation, he was standing near a shopping center with Sunshine, his emotional support dog. He had become known in the community for being a friendly face. “We would walk around and smile and wave at people,” he said in a story I covered at RedState. “I was making friends and things like that. It just became my routine, something to get me through the day.”

He did not ask passersby for money. However, many who came to know him would give him food and cash voluntarily. However, he soon became a target for two Gastonia Police Department officers who told him to leave the area even though he had not committed a crime.

Under North Carolina law at the time, it was not illegal for a homeless individual to receive cash or food from others as long as they weren’t actively soliciting them. Officer Maurice Brooks interacted with Rohrer on several occasions. (Read more from “Cops Assault Disabled Veteran, Tase His Dog—a Federal Judge Just Gave Him a Chance to Fight Back” HERE)

REPORT: DOJ Official Tied to Left-Wing Activism Approved $2 Million Settlement for Russiagate FBI Agents Strzok and Page

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A former top Department of Justice official — now linked to prominent left-wing legal advocacy groups — approved a stunning $2 million payout to disgraced former FBI agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, whose anti-Trump messages became central to accusations of political bias in the FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation.

According to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the Center to Advance Security in America, Brian Netter, then Deputy Assistant Attorney General under Attorney General Merrick Garland, greenlit the settlement agreements in 2024. The revelations were first reported by The Federalist.

Netter, who has since taken a role as Legal Director of Democracy Forward, a progressive legal nonprofit chaired by Clinton-aligned election lawyer Marc Elias, has long been affiliated with Democratic legal causes. Democracy Forward’s mission includes challenging GOP-backed election reforms and advocating for “social progress through litigation.”

The group’s website explicitly claims that individuals “responsible for January 6th have returned to power” — signaling its partisan orientation.

The settlement comes despite the controversial roles of Strzok and Page in the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign. Their leaked texts from 2015-2017, obtained from government-issued phones, included open disdain for then-candidate Trump and alarming references to an “insurance policy” in the event he were to win the presidency.

“I want to believe the path you threw out in [former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s] office—that there’s no way he gets elected—but I’m afraid we can’t take that risk,” Strzok wrote to Page in one infamous 2016 exchange. “It’s like an insurance policy in the unlikely event you die before you’re 40.”

Republican lawmakers and watchdogs said the messages suggested the FBI was politicized at the highest levels — undermining its role as a neutral investigative agency.

Strzok, who was later fired by the FBI, and Page, who resigned, sued the DOJ, alleging their privacy was violated when their texts were leaked in 2017. The DOJ ultimately awarded $1.2 million to Strzok and $800,000 to Page, according to Politico.

Netter’s involvement adds a layer of political intrigue to the case. While at DOJ, he actively fought against Trump’s attempt to block the release of presidential records to the House January 6 Committee.

According to The New York Times, Garland officiated Netter’s wedding to Karen Dunn, a Democratic legal operative who later co-founded a firm with Jeannie Rhee — a former Clinton Foundation attorney and senior lawyer on Robert Mueller’s Russia probe.

Mueller’s final report found no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, though the investigation itself inflicted political damage and remained a dominant narrative throughout Trump’s presidency.

Adding to the controversy, newly released transcripts from the House Judiciary Committee show the FBI ignored intelligence suggesting that Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign planned to fabricate links between Trump and Russian operatives — information allegedly included in the Durham report’s annex.

Critics now say that the DOJ, under Garland, is not only protecting former operatives who pushed the discredited Russia narrative — but actively rewarding them using taxpayer dollars.

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Ghislaine Maxwell Moved to Cushy ‘Club Fed’ Prison as She Seeks Deal to Expose Epstein Network

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Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has been quietly transferred to a cushy minimum-security federal prison camp in Texas — a move raising eyebrows as reports emerge that she’s pushing for a deal to finally spill the secrets of Jeffrey Epstein’s powerful network.

The 63-year-old British socialite — serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s child sex trafficking ring — was relocated from FCI Tallahassee to FPC Bryan, a “Club Fed”-style prison known for housing nonviolent white-collar offenders with minimal security and relative freedom of movement.

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, inmates at Bryan can “roam the grounds” and enjoy a degree of comfort far removed from the harsh realities of most federal facilities. Her new neighbors include Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes and “Real Housewives” star-turned-scammer Jen Shah.

Former prison officers’ union VP Josh Lepird confirmed the facility’s reputation: “When you hear people say ‘Club Fed,’ they’re talking about places like FPC Bryan,” he told the Houston Chronicle.

Maxwell’s sudden transfer — reportedly handled by BOP officials rather than U.S. Marshals — came just days after two secret meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Donald Trump’s criminal defense attorney.

The meetings were held at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tallahassee. While the DOJ has not confirmed what was discussed, sources suggest Maxwell is seeking immunity in exchange for testimony about Epstein and his high-powered associates.

Her attorney, David Oscar Marcus, declined to elaborate on the nature of the discussions but confirmed the meetings happened and insisted Maxwell “honestly” answered questions.

The Department of Justice, however, has previously questioned Maxwell’s credibility, citing a “significant pattern of dishonest conduct” and her refusal to take responsibility for her crimes.

Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of helping Epstein groom and abuse underage girls between 1994 and 2004. At her trial, four victims testified to being recruited and trafficked by Maxwell directly into Epstein’s orbit of sexual exploitation.

Officially, Maxwell’s sentence extends to 2037 — but inmates typically aren’t assigned to minimum-security prison camps unless they are nearing the end of their term or cooperating with federal authorities.

Frail Man Who Hid Prostate Cancer From Public Emerges to Deliver Incoherent Address in Front of Lawyers

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Joe Biden emerged from the bunker to say that Trump is a threat to the country, and that he was doing well in eliminating all his past failures. Oh, and this isn’t hyperbole, folks. . .Biden made these remarks at the National Bar Association’s 100th gala (via Fox News):

Former President Joe Biden took a number of potshots at President Donald Trump addressing the National Bar Association’s100th annual gala at the Hyatt in Chicago Thursday evening, saying his successor’s administration is engaged in an “existential” fight with minority communities.

“Not since those tumultuous days in 1960s has this fight been so existential to who we are as a nation, with marginalized groups so dramatically under attack,” said Biden, who spoke before being presented with the organization’s C. Francis Stradford Award, named for a co-founder of the historically Black legal association.

“My friends, we need to face the hard truth of this administration, and that it has been to ease all the gains we’ve made in my administration,” Biden went on. “To erase history rather than making it. To erase fairness, equality, to erase justice itself. And that’s not hyperbole. That’s a fact.”

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Young Voters Are Fleeing the Left — Pew Poll Shows Massive GOP Surge Since 2023

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A shocking new report from Pew Research shows a dramatic political shift among young Americans — and it’s not good news for Democrats.

In just under two years, voters under 50 — once considered the Democratic Party’s electoral backbone — have turned sharply toward the GOP, according to the nonpartisan polling outlet.

Back in August 2023, men and women aged 18–49 leaned blue across the board. Only older male voters — those aged 50–64 and over 65 — were reliably Republican. But by June 2025, everything changed.

Males aged 18–29 have flipped their allegiance, going from 62% Democrat in 2023 to 52% Republican in 2025 — a stunning 14-point swing. Women in the same age bracket saw GOP support jump from 30% to 37%.

Even Millennials, long viewed as solid Democratic voters, are shifting. Among those born in the 1980s, Democratic affiliation dropped from 57% in 2021 to just 47% in 2025. For those born in the 1990s, the drop is even steeper — from 59% to 46%.

Democrats managed to slightly grow their lead among women aged 30–49, but not through new enthusiasm. Instead, Republican support dropped modestly in that demographic from 42% to 39%.

One other trend caught analysts’ attention: a noticeable uptick in young adults refusing to identify with either major party. Among 18–29-year-olds, 13% reported having no political leaning or declined to answer.

Still, the overall trend is unmistakable: young voters are leaving the Democratic Party in droves — and the GOP is gaining momentum where it once struggled to connect.

Kamala Harris Stumbles on Colbert, Can’t Name a Single Democrat Leader

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During a recent appearance on The Late Show, former Vice President Kamala Harris struggled to answer a basic political question from host Stephen Colbert, leaving the audience — and Colbert himself — visibly perplexed.

In a segment that aired just days after Harris announced she would not seek California’s governorship, Colbert asked her to name who she believed is currently leading the Democratic Party.

“There are lots of leaders,” Harris responded vaguely.

Colbert pushed back, noting, “There’s generally a leader.”

Despite being pressed, Harris refused to name any individual. “I’m not going to go through names because then I’m going to leave somebody out and then I’m going to hear about it,” she said, before pivoting: “It is a mistake for us… to put it on the shoulders of any one person.”

The interview ended abruptly after the exchange as Colbert appeared to lose steam following the dodged question.

Critics on social media were quick to react, mocking Harris’s inability to name even a single prominent figure. Suggestions for names she might have offered included Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

The interview was part of Harris’s promotional tour for her upcoming book, 107 Days, which she says offers a behind-the-scenes look at her run for the presidency.

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Daily Beast Walks Back Explosive Epstein Allegation About Melania Trump

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The Daily Beast has been forced to retract an eyebrow-raising story linking former First Lady Melania Trump to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — after her legal team swiftly stepped in.

The now-pulled article, originally published Wednesday, cited controversial author Michael Wolff’s remarks in a podcast interview, where he alleged Melania had close ties to Epstein’s circle and first met Donald Trump through ID Models founder Paolo Zampolli — a figure connected to both Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

But following a cease-and-desist-style letter from Mrs. Trump’s attorney, the outlet admitted it had crossed the line. In an editor’s note now replacing the article, the Daily Beast stated it “received a letter from First Lady Melania Trump’s attorney challenging the headline and framing of the article.” The note continued, “After reviewing the matter, the Beast has taken down the article and apologizes for any confusion or misunderstanding.”

Wolff’s sensational claims — which remain viewable in the original podcast video on The Daily Beast’s YouTube channel — suggested Melania was “very involved” in Epstein’s social web and even claimed her first intimate encounter with Trump occurred aboard Epstein’s private jet.

The false report adds fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding Epstein’s connections to powerful elites, especially after the DOJ and FBI announced in early July that Epstein’s 2019 death was ruled a suicide and that no so-called client list exists.

Former President Donald Trump has long denied wrongdoing, previously telling reporters he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after learning he had allegedly targeted young women working at the club — including then-17-year-old Virginia Giuffre, who accused Epstein of trafficking her.

As Wolff’s unverified claims swirl, the former First Lady is clearly signaling that she won’t tolerate attempts to rewrite her history — especially not with Epstein’s name in the headline.

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Job Market Cools: U.S. Misses Expectations in July Hiring Slowdown

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The red-hot American labor market just hit a summer speed bump.

According to new data released Friday morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the U.S. economy added just 73,000 nonfarm jobs in July, falling short of the projected 100,000 and marking a notable deceleration after stronger-than-expected gains in June.

The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2%, from 4.1% the month before, a small shift — but one analysts say could signal deeper cooling in the economy’s most-watched indicator: jobs.

“This is a soft landing — if you’re lucky,” said one market analyst reacting to the numbers. “But it’s also a warning sign.”

Despite the jobs miss, other economic signals suggest mixed momentum. The U.S. GDP grew at 3.0% in Q2, according to Wednesday’s advance report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Meanwhile, manufacturing output ticked up in June and jobless claims fell for a fifth consecutive week — down 7,000 to 221,000 — showing some resilience in pockets of the economy.

Still, July’s hiring pullback could strengthen concerns that employers are becoming more cautious amid elevated borrowing costs and global uncertainty.

President Donald Trump’s team was quick to pivot, emphasizing the bigger picture. In a statement Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said:

“Americans trust in President Trump’s America First economic agenda that continues to prove the so-called ‘experts’ wrong.”

The administration has framed Trump’s second-term policies as critical to restoring long-term growth and curbing inflation without collapsing the labor market.

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, choosing not to cut despite mounting political pressure — including from Trump himself — to ease monetary policy. With job growth softening, some economists now believe rate cuts may come sooner than expected.

“The Fed is watching,” said an economist at the American Enterprise Institute. “Today’s numbers may shift the conversation.”

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Zelensky Demands Regime Change in Moscow: “Russia Must Be Stopped at the Source”

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued his most direct call yet for the removal of Vladimir Putin’s regime, warning that the threat from Russia will not end with the war in Ukraine — and that only a full political transformation in Moscow can deliver lasting peace in Europe.

Speaking via video at a meeting of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Zelensky declared that the Kremlin is “mentally stuck in another century” and driven by imperialist fantasies that make its current leadership incompatible with peace or international order.

“Even after the war ends,” Zelensky warned, “Moscow will continue trying to destabilize its neighbors unless the world acts to change the regime.”

Zelensky’s comments came just hours after a brutal round of overnight Russian drone and missile strikes killed eight Ukrainian civilians, including a six-year-old child, and injured others across several residential areas. Ukrainian air defenses shot down most of the 317 drones launched, but five missiles hit their targets directly, causing significant destruction.

In his remarks, Zelensky blamed Russia’s refusal to accept “natural borders” and adherence to a post-Soviet imperial mindset for the continued violence, stating:

“They don’t recognize where their country ends. They believe their borders are wherever they want them to be.”

Zelensky also called for harsher sanctions against Moscow, demanding not just frozen but confiscated Russian assets, a total shutdown of its arms industry, and a clampdown on energy profits that help fuel its war machine.

“We all know how to protect ourselves from what Russia is bringing,” he said. “But it takes bold action, not half-measures.”

In retaliation, Ukrainian drones targeted infrastructure inside Russia overnight, according to Russian media. The strikes reportedly caused damage to railways, gas pipelines, and a factory fire, though Moscow claims there were no casualties. Ukrainian officials have not officially commented.

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha took aim at U.S. policy, urging President Donald Trump to abandon his plan to give Putin a 50-day grace period to come to terms.

“It’s time to end the waiting. Putin isn’t interested in compromise — he’s waging war.”

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