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The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years

U.S. jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, the latest sign that the labor market is softening. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the week ending Sept. 6 rose 27,000 to 263,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday...
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  • The Labor Department announced that jobless claims increased by 27,000 to 263,000 for the week ending September 6, marking the highest level recorded since October 2021.
  • This increase followed broader economic weakening in 2025, including slower job growth and uncertainty from tariffs that prompted companies to reduce expansion plans.
  • Data indicated that the four-week average of jobless claims increased by 9,750, reaching 240,500, while job creation in August totaled just 22,000 positions, significantly missing economists' expectations.
  • Economist Carl Weinberg said markets will see the uptick as a 'pop in layoffs,' while Andrew Stettner called this one of the clearest signs of a downshift in job growth.
  • The increase in unemployment claims and softer labor market conditions suggest the Federal Reserve may reduce interest rates in the near future to help support the economy
 

Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including driver’s fatal shooting

Latino leaders expressed dismay Saturday over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago that resulted in a fatal shooting during a traffic stop, the arrest of an immigrant at a barbershop and a tense standoff between protesters and agents at an immigration processing facility. An...
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  • Latino leaders condemned recent ICE operations in Chicago, including a fatal shooting during a traffic stop that killed Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, as reported by officials.
  • Willian Gimenez was detained by ICE in a Little Village barbershop, and his attorney suggested it was retaliation for a lawsuit against local officials, according to Kevin Herrera.
  • Rep. Chuy Garcia expressed concerns about ICE's actions, questioning the safety of community members, during a news conference outside an ICE facility.
  • Rep. Delia Ramirez called for an investigation into the shooting and emphasized the need for community unity amidst fears related to upcoming celebrations.
 

Pentagon plan envisions 1,000 troops for Louisiana policing mission, Washington Post says

The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state's urban centres, the Washington Post reported on Saturday (Sep 13), citing Pentagon planning documents.President Donald Trump has sought
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  • The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops for law enforcement operations, as reported by the Washington Post.
  • The Pentagon's plan allows military personnel to supplement law enforcement in urban areas, according to planning documents.
  • Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's request underpins the proposal, which has not been confirmed by federal or state officials.
 
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  • An ICE agent was severely injured after being hit by a suspect's car during a traffic stop in Chicago.
  • The suspect, Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, was shot by officers at the scene and later pronounced dead.
  • The officer remains in stable condition after sustaining severe injuries and being rushed to a local hospital.
  • The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the identity of the deceased suspect as Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, 38.

 
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  • President Donald Trump announced plans on Friday to deploy federal resources, including the National Guard, to Memphis, Tennessee, to address its violent crime surge.
  • This measure addresses Memphis's standing in 2024 as the U.S. city with the most violent crimes among large cities and the fourth-ranking city in murder rates, despite an overall nationwide decrease in such offenses.
  • Officials attribute high crime partly to a 2022 overhaul of Shelby County’s bail system, which has led to suspects charged with serious felonies being released without bail before committing further offenses.
  • President Trump described Memphis as a 'deeply troubled' city and pledged to send 'anybody else we need,' while Mayor Paul Young expressed disapproval of National Guard deployment but acknowledged it is imminent.
  • The deployment signals an escalation in the administration’s law enforcement focus and has drawn mixed responses including state support, local opposition, and concerns about community impact.
 

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  • On September 16, 2025, a UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent commission reported that since October 7, 2023, Israeli authorities have perpetrated acts amounting to genocide against Palestinians residing in Gaza.
  • This conclusion followed an extensive investigation of Israeli military operations and official statements, despite Israel's repeated rejections and accusations of bias against the Commission.
  • The Commission found that Israeli forces committed four genocidal acts including killings, causing serious harm, deliberate destructive living conditions, and measures to prevent births, with intent to destroy Palestinians.
  • Chair Navi Pillay declared that Israel bears responsibility for carrying out genocide in Gaza and cautioned that ignoring this ongoing campaign equates to being complicit.
  • The Commission recommended an immediate ceasefire, unhindered UN access, and urged States to prevent genocide by stopping arms transfers to Israel and holding it accountable under international law.
 

More Americans think companies benefit from legal immigration, a new AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans think companies, economy benefit from legal immigration as Trump imposes new restrictions: AP-NORC poll.
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  • A poll of 1,183 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 11-15 found increasing recognition of legal immigrants' economic and cultural contributions despite new Trump administration restrictions.
  • This shift follows tightening immigration rules, including a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications and additional vetting for green card and student visa applicants.
  • About 51% see skilled workers who come legally as a major benefit to companies, 46% say legal immigrants enrich culture, while views on illegal immigrants remain cautious.
  • Republicans increasingly oppose reducing legal immigration, dropping from 45% in January to about 30%.
  • Despite steady concerns about illegal immigration risks, results suggest growing public support for easing legal immigration to boost economic growth and cultural vitality
 

Eli Lilly announces $6.5B manufacturing plant in Houston, boosting investment from initial proposal

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly intends to build a biomanufacturing facility that would cost $6.5 billion to build and employ 4,000+ in the greater Houston area.
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  • Eli Lilly plans to build a new $6.5 billion manufacturing facility for small molecule drugs in Houston, Texas.
  • The facility will focus on producing Eli Lilly's potential obesity and diabetes drug orforglipron and create 615 new jobs in the area.
  • Construction on the 236-acre site is expected to begin this year and be completed within 5 years, generating around 4,000 construction jobs
 

The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling

President Donald Trump’s second-term strengths look different from his first, according to recent polling. Once strengthened by economic issues, Trump's approval is now relatively low on the economy and he's leaning on his stronger issues of crime, border security and immigration. Concerns about...
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  • President Donald Trump's support on economic issues has relatively declined according to recent polling, despite the economy being a strength for him in his first term.
  • Trump's current strongest areas are border security and crime, though his approval on crime has slightly dipped.
  • Around half of Americans believe Trump has 'gone too far' in deporting immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, a stance roughly unchanged since April
 
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