June 15, 2019 Netflix prank show targeting 'new hires' sparks backlash A new Netflix hidden-camera prank show is causing an uproar over its premise of targeting people believing they're starting a new job.
June 7, 2019 Andy Puzder: No, the May jobs report does not mean the Trump economy is on the brink The undisguised glee with which Democrats have greeted an anomalous hiccup in the labor market just goes to show how incredibly strong the U.S. economy has been under President Trump.
June 6, 2019 Cliff Maloney: Why do college commencement speeches ignore economic reality? There's reason for optimism This month, American academia is ringing in graduation ceremonies with commencement speeches of all sorts. Some are inspirational, others educational. Unfortunately, too many are nothing but negative.
June 4, 2019 Warren calls for replacing Commerce Department in jobs plan Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Tuesday called for doing away with the Department of Commerce and several other smaller agencies, and replacing them with a new department responsible for creating new jobs.
June 2, 2019 Gary Shapiro: College admissions scandal highlights fundamental flaws in higher education The college admissions scandal has highlighted an educational system favoring the wealthy and falling short in raising up the poor.
May 3, 2019 Newt Gingrich: Low unemployment, strong job creation confirm strength of Trump economy Friday’s report that the United States created 263,000 jobs in April – about 33 percent more than expected – should be a devastating blow to socialism, if Republicans can force the argument. However, there is no reason to believe Republicans have anything like the skills necessary to defeat the left.
May 3, 2019 Steve Scalise: Jobs numbers will be good for Trump's message in 2020 The unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since 1969, and Rep. Steve Scalise, R-LA, says it's proof President Trump has fulfilled his promises to American workers.
May 3, 2019 VP Pence slams Ilhan Omar for accusing Trump admin of 'bullying' Venezuela: 'Doesn't know what she's talking about' Vice President Mike Pence on Friday touted a strong employment report, defended the Trump administration's handling of the political crisis in Venezuela and backed Attorney General William Barr's decision not to testify in front of a House hearing over the controversial Mueller report, during a wide-ranging interview with 91±¬ÁÏ.Â
May 3, 2019 Brian Brenberg: This is the strongest economy we’ve seen in a decade, America (that’s bad news for socialists) The economy is growing faster, job creation is resilient, and wage growth is surpassing anything we’ve seen in the last 10 years. It’s great news for the average American, and increasingly inconvenient for those telling us capitalism has failed.
April 29, 2019 Tech recruiting firm apologizes for job ad seeking 'preferably Caucasian' employee A tech recruiting company apologized on Sunday after a job opportunity posted online said white people were preferred for the position.