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Government Shutdown Delays 2026 Jobs Report Amid Standoff

2/3/2026

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics delayed the January 2026 jobs report due to a government shutdown.
The 2026 jobs report was set for February 6, 2026 and will be rescheduled.
In 2025, job growth was weak, with 584,000 jobs added.
The shutdown stems from a standoff over Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding after violent incidents.
Senate funding measures face House uncertainty, where Democratic support is not assured.

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Story summary

The Bureau of Labor Statistics delayed the January 2026 jobs report due to a government shutdown.
The 2026 jobs report was set for February 6, 2026 and will be rescheduled.
In 2025, job growth was weak, with 584,000 jobs added.
The shutdown stems from a standoff over Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding after violent incidents.
Senate funding measures face House uncertainty, where Democratic support is not assured.