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Trump says he'll name a new Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner soon after jobs report alarm

Trump says he'll name a new Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner soon after jobs report alarm 150 150 admin

President Trump said he will name a new commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics within days after firing Erika McEntarfe on Friday. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro has more details.
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Tesla grants CEO Elon Musk $29 billion pay package

Tesla grants CEO Elon Musk $29 billion pay package 150 150 admin

The new package comes just six months after a judge ordered the company to revoke his $56 billion pay package.
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How the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects jobs data

How the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects jobs data 150 150 admin

President Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer has sparked debate over how the agency obtains its jobs data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has more details, while Weijia Jiang has the latest from the White House.
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Authorities launch investigation into ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

Authorities launch investigation into ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith 150 150 admin

Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
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Russia downplays Trump's announcement about nuclear submarines

Russia downplays Trump's announcement about nuclear submarines 150 150 admin

President Trump announced Friday on social media that he ordered two nuclear submarines to move into more strategic positions near Russia. On Monday, Russian officials downplayed the comments and warned about the risk of nuclear rhetoric. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more details.
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Are political power grabs through redistricting becoming the new normal?

Are political power grabs through redistricting becoming the new normal? 150 150 admin

With Texas lawmakers in a standoff over redrawing district lines, and other states following suit, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson unpacks the national impact and the risks to democracy.
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How Canadian wildfire smoke is impacting parts of the U.S.

How Canadian wildfire smoke is impacting parts of the U.S. 150 150 admin

Wildfire smoke from Canada is impacting millions of people across parts of the northern United States. Over the weekend, it was a problem in the Midwest. On Monday, forecasters expect poor air quality from Wisconsin to New York. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano reports.
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Trump defends firing labor statistics chief

Trump defends firing labor statistics chief 150 150 admin

President Trump defended Friday’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer following the July’s weak jobs report. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump announced a new round of sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners, set to take effect on Aug. 7. CBS News’ Natalie Brand has the latest from the White House, and Sandra Swirski, founder and CEO of Integer, also joins to discuss.
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Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP's redistricting plan

Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP's redistricting plan 150 150 admin

Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state’s congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump
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Fast-track med schools aim to ease looming doctor shortage

Fast-track med schools aim to ease looming doctor shortage 150 150 admin

By 2036, the United States is predicted to be short as many as 40,000 primary care physicians, in part because of an aging population.
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