U.S. employers created a solid 151,000 new jobs in the last month. However, the outlook remains cloudy as Donald Trump threatens a global trade war and purges federal employees. The Labor Department announced Friday an increase in hiring from the revised figure of 125,000 for January. The rate of unemployment rose to 4.1%. The job market has remained resilient despite the … [Read more...] about Hiring Slumps: U.S. Adds 151K Jobs as Unemployment Climbs to 4.1%
Diddy Hit with ‘Forced Labor’ Allegations in Explosive New Indictment
U.S. federal prosecutors have amended an indictment of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, accusing him of "forced labor." Combs is facing a federal trial in May on charges of racketeering and sex-trafficking, as well as transportation for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. Combs' lawyers claim that he forced his workers to work long shifts and threatened those who didn't help his … [Read more...] about Diddy Hit with ‘Forced Labor’ Allegations in Explosive New Indictment
Muslim Journalist Sounds Alarm on ‘Antisemitism Industry,’ Urges DOJ Investigation
On Wednesday, a Muslim journalist told the Senate Judiciary Committee that it has been turned into an "industry," and called on the Justice Department to investigate "malign external influence" to be behind this. Antisemitism has become a business. Asra Namani, the founder of the Pearl Project, told Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, that it is an "industry" that's being perpetuated by … [Read more...] about Muslim Journalist Sounds Alarm on ‘Antisemitism Industry,’ Urges DOJ Investigation
Warren Explains Why She Applauded Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ Jab During Congress Speech
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said her applause was a "resistance" to President Donald Trump calling her "Pocahontas" during the joint session Congress address. Warren was expressing the importance of the United States' support for Ukraine following Trump’s controversial meeting last Friday with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Oval Office. Warren … [Read more...] about Warren Explains Why She Applauded Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ Jab During Congress Speech
Border State Lawmaker Unveils ‘Drastic’ Reforms Possible with Major Congressional Move
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) says that the rapid policy changes made by the Trump Administration have improved life for many border residents. The Republican said in an interview that they were "very happy" about the changes. He called the shift "drastic." According to United States Customs and Border Protection, the number of migrants encountered at the border dropped … [Read more...] about Border State Lawmaker Unveils ‘Drastic’ Reforms Possible with Major Congressional Move