Stories to Amplify — August 4, 2025

Summer labor market is much weaker than previously reported, revealing hidden economic weakness (Washington Post).
US construction spending extends decline in June, showing continued downturn in key economic sector (Reuters).
Trump’s latest tariffs will cost U.S. households $2,400 this year, analysis says, placing significant burden on American families (Axios).

Texas Democrats decamp to Illinois to deny Republicans a quorum on redistricting, fighting against partisan gerrymandering efforts (NBC).
Trump and his allies mount a pressure campaign against US elections ahead of the midterms, undermining democratic processes (CNN).

Repealing rule to curb greenhouse gas emissions will increase gas prices, Trump administration’s own analysis finds (CBS).
Researchers forecast what Trump’s bill will mean for patients: Debt and delayed care, harming healthcare access for vulnerable Americans (Associated Press).
Food stamp cuts could deal a blow to small grocers, affecting rural businesses and food security (New York Times).
White House has no plan to mandate IVF care, despite campaign pledge, breaking promises to families struggling with fertility (Washington Post).

Trump orders firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics chief, attacking independent economic data collection (Wall Street Journal).
Trump’s domestic use of military set to get worse, leaked memo shows, escalating authoritarian tactics against Americans (The New Republic).

The FBI redacted Trump’s name in the Epstein Files, revealing potential cover-up of Trump’s connections to Epstein (Bloomberg).
Ghislaine Maxwell is quietly moved to cushy new Texas prison, as she pushes for deal with Trump administration (New York Post).
Donor list shows scale of Trump’s pay-for-access operation, revealing widespread corruption scheme (New York Times).