Payroll October 1, 2025
The White House pulled the nomination of EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, throwing the leadership of the critical data agency into further disarray after President Donald Trump fired the former commissioner.
Payroll September 17, 2025
Erika McEntarfer recalls the disbelief that ensued on a day that started as a typical first Friday of the month—when the government’s monthly employment report is published.
Payroll August 13, 2025
In a recent interview before his nomination, EJ Antoni suggested suspending the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly jobs reports and publishing only quarterly numbers until issues with data collection are corrected.
Payroll August 12, 2025
EJ Antoni, chief economist of the conservative Heritage Foundation, will lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after President Trump fired the former head of the agency earlier this month.