The decision marks a setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battle
The US Department of Labor dropped its August jobs report on Friday, and it was an unexpectedly strong showing for the US labor market, with American firms adding an estimated 162,000 new roles for the month.
After a slow summer for hiring, the rosy August report will likely be a boon to the Trump administration. It arrives as Republicans, bracing for the midterms, seek to downplay the economic side effects of the escalating war in Iran, including creeping inflation, high gas prices, and turmoil in the bond market.
