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August 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Donald Trump has named E.J. Antoni, a conservative economist from the Heritage Foundation, as the new head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Antoni, who has been critical of the agency's data, will replace Erika McEntarfer, who was fired by Trump following a dispute over jobs data. The appointment has been met with criticism from both the right and the left, with some expressing concerns about Antoni's views on data integrity. Meanwhile, in San Antonio, a special weather statement has been issued by the National Weather Service, warning of potential severe weather in the area.