Jobs Slump, Blanche Advances, Trump-Cook Fight, Iran-Hormuz Pact

4 Things To Know This Afternoon · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Weak Jobs Report Raises Economic Concerns The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs as workforce participation declined and previous job estimates were revised downward. The numbers suggest a slowing economy, especially for displaced white-collar workers. Todd Blanche Appears Headed for Confirmation Todd Blanche has gained support from key Republican senators, giving him the votes needed for confirmation as the next U.S. attorney general despite opposition from Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. Trump Continues the Fight to Remove Lisa Cook President Donald Trump intends to pursue a new effort to fire…