US Economy Stumbles in July as Trump Faces Setbacks

The US economy shed jobs in July for the first time in months, according to a recent report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, well below economist expectations of gains near 83,000. This marks a change from prior months, which were revised down by a combined 103,000 jobs.

Meanwhile, in Washington DC, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that above-ground construction on a new White House ballroom cannot proceed without congressional authorization. President Trump said he would appeal to the Supreme Court.