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The reality underlying April’s jobs report, in facts and charts

Joseph Lawler - May 8, 2026 8:52 am

Job growth beat expectations at 115,000 in April as unemployment held at 4.3%

Hochul’s budget proposal promises largest climate investment in state history

Federal court blocks Trump’s 10% global tariffs levied after Supreme Court loss

US fuel exports hit record highs as Iran war strains global supply

Why Supplemental Security Income recipients will get two checks in November

Ross O'Keefe - October 24, 2024 7:45 am

Social Security update: November direct payment worth $943 goes out in eight days

Ross O'Keefe - October 24, 2024 7:00 am

Social Security update: Third round of October payments worth $4,873 goes out today

Brady Knox - October 23, 2024 6:00 am

Social Security update: November direct payment worth $943 goes out in 11 days

Jack Birle - October 21, 2024 7:00 am

Social Security update: Final round of October payments worth $4,873 goes out in two days

Jack Birle - October 21, 2024 7:00 am

Social Security update: November direct payment worth $943 goes out in 12 days

Brady Knox - October 20, 2024 7:00 am

Social Security update: November direct payment worth $943 goes out in 13 days

Emily Hallas - October 19, 2024 6:00 am

Federal deficit rises to $1.8 trillion in fiscal 2024, adding to fiscal peril facing nation

Zach Halaschak - October 18, 2024 4:00 pm

Housing starts fell slightly in September as mortgage rates declined

Zach Halaschak - October 18, 2024 8:35 am

Social Security update: November direct payment worth $943 goes out in 15 days

Ross O'Keefe - October 17, 2024 7:00 am

Harris plan to give forgivable loans to black men would collide with Constitution

Zach Halaschak - October 16, 2024 1:18 pm

Walz ranked last among governors on fiscal policy thanks to tax hikes

Zach Halaschak - October 15, 2024 12:06 pm

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