Senate Republicans' planned vote this week on whether to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress is the latest escalation in their attempt to right perceived COVID-era wrongs and further disempower the federal health care bureaucracy. Why it matters: Critics fear the Senate Homeland Security Committee's efforts will deter scientific talent from taking government jobs, weakening America's public health infrastructure and ceding its dominance in biomedical innovation. Driving the news: The panel is expected to vote Thursday to hold the nation's former top infectious disease official in contempt for refusing to answer the committee's questions on the coronavirus during a hearing last week. - Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment…
Growth in the United States job market exceeded expectations in April, with private sector gains driving a back-to-back monthly increase even as federal employment continues to decline.
Growth in the United States job market exceeded expectations in April, with private sector gains driving a back-to-back monthly increase even as federal employment continues to decline. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. economy added over 100,000 jobs in April, surpassing economists’ expectations of roughly 50,000. DETAIL: Job growth exceeded expectations in April as the U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs, far more than the 55,000 projected by economists. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has remained steady at 4.3 percent. This monthly back-to-back job growth has been driven primarily by private sector hiring. Specifically, private sector employment grew by 123,000 jobs, whereas public sector employment declined by 8,000. The reduction…Open
In the third issue of The National Pulse nightly news round-up, we explore who's most likely to leave the Cabinet next, as well as if the DOJ is really about to crackdown on foreign-funded influencer marketing models. Read also about the WaPo's latest pedo, the Hungarian election this weekend, and see our new "On This Day" section. The post Who’s Next OUT of Trump’s Cabinet, and Who’s Facing a TOUGH Election This Weekend? – Friday, April 10, 2026. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Welcome to Issue 3 of The National Pulse’s new-look nightly news round-up. Subscribers keep this possible, so I implore you to join today , if you haven’t already. If you can’t, or won’t, would you mind telling me why , or how I might convince you? This is a brutal industry right now, so I’m all ears. 1. Federal Workforce Hits Lowest Level Since 1966. Less than two percent of American workers are now employed by Uncle Sam. PULSE POINTS: SMALLER GOVERNMENT, BIGGER QUESTIONS. WHAT HAPPENED: Federal employment is at its lowest since 1966, with a significant reduction in the civilian workforce. Over the past 14 months, federal employment has dropped by 12 percent. Less than two percent of people in work are now employed by the…Open
President Trump promised economic relief for Black businesses and workers, but so far, analysts say his second-term policies have put them under greater strain. The big picture: The combination of federal layoffs, tariff-related cost pressures and a weakening labor market have hurt many Black-owned small businesses. The Black unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level since 2021 during Trump's second term. - "Whether it is beauty stores that rely on international supply chains or transportation firms that source globally for parts and equipment, these Black-owned businesses are facing higher costs that require them to make decisions about either raising prices, cutting staff, or a combination of both," the Center on Budget…