Reported about 6 hours ago
President Donald Trump has appointed EJ Antoni, the chief economist of the Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) following the dismissal of the previous commissioner, Erika McEntarfer. This decision comes after Trump criticized McEntarfer for perceived inaccuracies in employment data and aims to restore what he claims to be truthful job statistics. Antoni's role is subject to Senate confirmation, and reactions to his appointment are mixed, with some economists questioning his qualifications while others support his potential for transparency and reform at the BLS.
Source: YAHOO