U.S. consumer sentiment climbed more than expected in July, with optimism about future economic and job conditions growing across most demographics, according to data released by the Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 97.2, beating forecasts of 95.8 and marking a steady rebound from June’s revised 95.2.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass claimed on Sunday that President Donald Trump fails to grasp the vital role immigrant labor plays in sustaining key sectors of the U.S. economy. Speaking to CNN’s “State of the Union,” Bass responded to questions about the violent fallout from weekend anti-Trump demonstrations in Los Angeles.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is sounding the alarm: AI could wipe out up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within the next five years. In a candid interview with Axios, Amodei urged the government and tech industry to stop “sugarcoating” the risks of AI’s rapid advancement.
Microsoft confirmed it is laying off 3% of its global workforce, affecting an estimated 6,840 employees across all divisions. The cuts, which began Tuesday, will impact staff in the U.S. and abroad, including teams at LinkedIn and Xbox.
President Donald Trump signed four Congressional Review Act resolutions on Friday, dismantling Biden-era appliance regulations that critics say drove up costs and threatened American manufacturing jobs. The move reverses strict energy standards on water heaters, household appliances, and commercial refrigeration units.
High school students across the country are locking in skilled trade jobs before even walking across the graduation stage, with starting salaries often exceeding $50,000 and some reaching six figures within a few years. As schools shift away from the “college-for-all” mindset, trades like welding, automotive repair, and HVAC are regaining prominence—and employers are taking notice.
Peter Navarro, former senior counselor for trade and manufacturing under President Donald Trump, stated in an exclusive interview that nearly all new jobs created during the Biden administration have gone to newly arrived migrants. Speaking with Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow on The Alex Marlow Show podcast, Navarro linked mass immigration to free trade policies that drive down wages and displace American workers.
U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in January, highlighting a resilient labor market that continues to defy negative forecasts regarding President Donald Trump’s economic policies....
Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, is eliminating hundreds of corporate roles and closing an office in North Carolina as part of a broader restructuring effort. Employees in smaller offices, including those in Hoboken, New Jersey, are being asked to relocate to the company’s main hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Sunnyvale, California. The changes aim to streamline operations and improve collaboration, according to a company memo sent to employees on Tuesday.
