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Rep. Flood Questions Trump's Firing of Labor Chief

8/5/2025

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Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska weighed in on Trump's controversial firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics head Erika McEntarfer following a disappointing jobs report. Flood voiced his doubts about the decision, while some Republican senators hinted at resistance if accurate data emerges. Meanwhile, the White House is on the hunt for a new replacement.

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Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska weighed in on Trump's controversial firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics head Erika McEntarfer following a disappointing jobs report. Flood voiced his doubts about the decision, while some Republican senators hinted at resistance if accurate data emerges. Meanwhile, the White House is on the hunt for a new replacement.