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U.S. Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs in August Despite High Rates and Iran Conflict

The Labor Department reported stronger-than-expected hiring in August, with U.S. employers adding 162,000 jobs despite high borrowing costs and broader economic pressures linked to the military conflict in Iran.
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Former Amazon Employees Sue Company Over Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination
Will Jawando Suspends Montgomery County Executive Campaign After Heart Attack
Justice Department Declines Charges Over False Allegations Involving Pete Buttigieg’s Children
Trump Administration Blocks California Ban on Disposable Camping Propane Canisters
Congress Debates Nationwide Restrictions on Intoxicating Hemp and Delta Products
Congress Struggles to Reach Deal on National College Athlete Compensation Rules
New Hampshire’s Stefany Shaheen Wins Democratic Nomination for First Congressional District
Democratic Governors Protest Outside Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
John Fetterman Addresses Republican Convention in Surprise Video Appearance
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Faces Pressure Over Lieutenant Governor Corruption Probe
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee Loses Democratic Primary to Helena Foulkes
Air Traffic Controllers’ Union Condemns FAA Leadership Over Staffing and Overtime
Air Force One Departure Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on Tarmac
U.S. Pledges $45 Million in Security Assistance and Naval Assets to Ecuador
U.S. Approves $1.9 Billion Loan to Restart Iowa Nuclear Power Plant
Democratic States Sue Trump Administration Over Endangered Species Rollbacks
Jim Jordan Prepares to Step Down From House Judiciary and Oversight Chairmanships
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Federal Ethics Officials Scrutinize Trump’s Cash Gifts to White House Aides
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U.S. Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs in August Despite High Rates and Iran Conflict
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Trump Downplays Six-Month U.S. Conflict With Iran Despite $37 Billion Cost and 18 Military Deaths
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