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Job Growth Surges Amid Political Turmoil and Epstein Revelations

2/12/2026

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On February 11, 2026, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced scrutiny over Justice Department's handling of political prosecutions and release of Epstein files.
A grand jury rejected indictments of six Democratic lawmakers, signaling growing resistance to the Justice Department under President Donald Trump.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick contradicted statements about his ties to Epstein, admitting to visiting Epstein's island in 2012.
130,000 jobs were added in January 2026, lowering unemployment to 4.3%.

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Story summary

On February 11, 2026, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced scrutiny over Justice Department's handling of political prosecutions and release of Epstein files.
A grand jury rejected indictments of six Democratic lawmakers, signaling growing resistance to the Justice Department under President Donald Trump.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick contradicted statements about his ties to Epstein, admitting to visiting Epstein's island in 2012.
130,000 jobs were added in January 2026, lowering unemployment to 4.3%.