Why Does the Federal Jobs Report Get Revised?

Why does the federal jobs report get revised?

Revisions to the jobs report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) are at the center of a political firestorm after President Trump fired the agency’s head earlier this month. The agency’s most recent report revised down employment numbers for May and June by a whopping 258,000 jobs, drawing accusations by the president and…

Trump Made Right Call in Picking EJ Antoni to Replace Biden-Appointed BLS Leader

Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni is the perfect choice to clean up the mess at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Trump Fires Official Behind Monthly Jobs Report After Weak Data,  Nominates Controversial Heritage Foundation Economist

President Donald Trump fired the head of the government agency that produces monthly jobs reports on August 1 after disappointing employment data, then nominated Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni to replace her, sparking unprecedented criticism from economists across the political spectrum. The dramatic move came after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing the U.S. added only 73,000 jobs in July, down from 147,000 in June,…

Trump panics over pitiful jobs report, Brunswick Beacon

Brunswick Beacon, 08.14.25July added just 73,000 jobs. May and June were revised downward by 258,000, for a net loss of 185,000 jobs. Unemployment hit 4.2%, the highest rate since COVID. “Clearly the tariffs policy is starting to bite into the labor market,” said Elizabeth Crofoot, senior economist at labor studies firm Lightcast. Yale’s Budget Lab says Trump’s tariffs will cost 500,000 jobs this year. Fox economist Stephen Moore blamed Trump. “…