Published August 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET · Updated August 7, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
Economy sheds jobs as Washington faces scrutiny over labor numbers
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The United States lost 23,000 jobs in July according to labor reports. A separate figure of 53,000 has also drawn scrutiny in Washington.
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