US applications for jobless benefits highest since October 2021

( ) -q-22- UNDATED (Correspondent Jeremy House) “7,500 to 237-thousand, 250.”

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to its highest level since October 2021.

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TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting. Overall, 1.76 million people were collecting unemployment benefits the week that ended May 27.

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VERBATIM: The Labor Department reports U.S. applications for jobless claims were 261,000 for the week ending June 3. That’s an increase of 28,000 from the previous week. Weekly jobless claims are considered representative of U.S. layoffs. The four-week moving average of claims rose by 7,500 to 237,250.

Trump on federal indictment: I am an innocent man

Former President Trump is claiming innocence after being indicted on federal charges of mishandling classified documents. The former president said he did nothing wrong in the handling of classified documents at his Florida home. In a video released after announcing his indictment, Trump said the federal indictment is a case of political warfare. He said he’s being summoned to a federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday.

Senate To Hold Three Briefings On Artificial Intelligence

Former President Trump Kicks Off Campaign Events

The former President is kicking off his 2024 campaign with two stops along the East Coast. More from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.

Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 White House bid with a stop Saturday in New Hampshire before heading to South Carolina, appearances in early-voting states marking the first campaign events since announcing his latest run more than two months ago.

Those states hold two of the party’s first three nominating contests, giving them enormous power in selecting the nominee.

Mr. Trump and his allies hope the events will offer a show of force behind the former president after a sluggish start to his campaign. In recent weeks, his backers have reached out to political operatives and elected officials to secure support for Mr. Trump at a critical point when other Republicans are preparing their own expected challenges.

Bernie Bennett reporting.

A lot of American churches are looking to their security

A lot of American churches are looking to their security

VERBATIM: A new poll of Protestant pastors from Life Way Research indicates that they are employing a lot of different methods to keep their congregations safe. 57% have set up an active shooter plan and 54% are using armed church members for safety. Others are hiring armed security guards and some are installing metal detectors. Attacks on churches have been on the rise of decades — about half take place in the South. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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