Summary
A Fox Business anchor questioned the U.S. Labor Secretary about slower job growth amid a government shutdown, which delays official job reports. The Labor Secretary emphasized ongoing economic progress and criticized the government shutdown. The delay affects the Bureau of Labor Statistics among other agencies.
Key Facts
- Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo interviewed Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer about job growth slowing.
- A government shutdown affects the release of the latest job reports.
- In August, the U.S. added 22,000 jobs, down from 79,000 in July, which led to President Trump firing the BLS commissioner.
- An ADP report estimated a loss of 30,000 jobs in September, but these numbers often differ from official figures.
- Chavez-DeRemer mentioned company investments in the U.S. and increased confidence in the economy.
- The Labor Secretary blamed Democrats for the government shutdown.
- A White House spokesperson highlighted investment commitments and economic policies under the Trump Administration.
- The Senate was set to vote on measures to end the shutdown and fund the government.
