If hunting for a job this year feels punishing, you're not alone-and new employment numbers back that up. New data from the Labor Department shows that in 2025, the American economy is starting to fray at the seams. For the first time since late 2020, the U.S. is losing jobs. A revision to June's employment report revealed that in 2025, the U.S. actually lost 13,000 jobs that month.
WARREN: Did Donald Trump lose the 2020 presidential election? MIRAN: Thank you, Senator Warren. Joe Biden was certified by Congress as the president of the United States. WARREN: Right, so did Donald Trump lose that election? MIRAN: Um, as I just said, Joe Biden was WARREN: Did Donald Trump lose that election? Can you say the words, Donald Trump lost that election? Are you independent enough to say that. MIRAN: The Congress certified Joe Biden. WARREN: Wooo, all right. So, that was one.
Bessent labeled the Bureau of Labor Statistics as corrupt and criticized its job report revisions, claiming they were historically erroneous and indicated lazy work practices.
Rep. Erin Houchin accused the official in charge of the nation's jobs data of being part of the deep state after some unfavorable employment numbers were reported.
Erika McEntarfer, a longtime government employee, was fired by President Trump after a jobs report showed slow hiring and lower job estimates for previous months. He accused her of manipulating numbers without evidence.