U.S. Employment Stalls as Trump Announces Lavish White House Expansion and Other Developments

Breaking News: U.S. Job Growth Hits Lowest Levels Since the Pandemic According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment growth in the United States has slowed dramatically, marking the weakest performance since the COVID-19 pandemic. For three consecutive months, job creation has stagnated, reminiscent of economic downturns seen during the Great Recession under George W. Bush. In other headlines, former President Trump announced plans for a lavish new White House ballroom, costing approximately $200 million and inspired by Mar-a-Lago's architecture. The expansion is set to be larger than the White House itself, with construction underway on the Executive Mansion's grounds. Adding to the developments, Trump dismissed Erika McEntarfer, head of the BLS, potentially impacting upcoming employment data reporting. Meanwhile, he secured a third Air Force One aircraft through a deal with Qatar, with renovations estimated to cost nearly a billion dollars—funds to be covered by American taxpayers. In domestic policy, Trump ordered the paving over of the Rose Garden and insisted on cane sugar for Coca-Cola, amidst delays and threats of new tariffs on international trade. His...