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Bloomberg
7 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Texas Dems Leave State to Halt Redistricting Plan
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Former US Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker, shares his thoughts on President Trump's shift in strategy as the President tries to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end to the Ukraine Russia War. Democratic State Representative Chris Turner discusses Texas democratic state legislators leaving the state to delay the Texas GOP's redistricting map plans. Seth Harris, Former US Acting Labor Secretary under the Obama Administration, voices his thoughts on President Trump firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, stating there was zero chance the jobs numbers could have been rigged. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
7 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trump BLS Firing Casts Doubt on Jobs Data Legitimacy
Seth Harris, Former US Acting Labor Secretary under the Obama Administration, voices his thoughts on President Trump firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, stating there was zero chance the jobs numbers could have been rigged. Harris also talks about the potential impacts of who the President appoints as the next BLS Commissioner, and what future jobs numbers may look like with tariff uncertainty. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's 'Balance of Power.' (Source: Bloomberg)
CNBC
04-08-2025
- Politics
- CNBC
Fmr. Acting Labor Secretary: Firing of BLS head puts the integrity of our statistical system at risk
Seth Harris, former Acting Labor Secretary under President Obama, and Mick Mulvaney, former White House chief of staff under President Trump, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss President Trump's firing of the head of Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yomiuri Shimbun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
‘Japan Day' Event Held at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Pref.; Participants Enjoy Calligraphy, Other Traditional Activities
The Yomiuri Shimbun Members of Aomori University's ninja club perform at Misawa Air Base in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, on April 12. MISAWA, Aomori — An annual presentation of Japanese traditions and culture was recently held at the U.S. military's Misawa Air Base in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture. About 400 people in 48 groups showed traditional performing arts or offered opportunities to experience Japanese traditions and culture, deepening an exchange with about 3,000 U.S. military personnel and others on April 12. The 37th Japan Day was hosted by Misawa International Club, a Misawa-based international exchange organization. Aomori University's ninja club and Aomori Prefectural Sanbongi High School's naginata team staged demonstrations, which were met with loud applause. Chances also were offered to families and other visitors to try calligraphy, kimono dressing or origami paper folding with the help of volunteers. U.S. military personnel Seth Harris tried playing 'Sakura Sakura' (Cherry blossom, cherry blossom) on a koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument. Harris said it was a challenge for him, as he usually does not play musical instruments. Harris said he found the koto produced beautiful sounds.
