US employers add 275,000 jobs in sign of continued economic strength

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America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February.

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TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting. Employers have continued to hire briskly to meet steady demand from consumers across the economy.

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VERBATIM: A surprising 275,000 jobs were added last month. That was up from a revised gain of 229,000 jobs in January. The unemployment rate ticked up two-tenths of a point to 3.9%. The Labor Department report reflected the job market’s sustained ability to withstand the 11 rate hikes the Federal Reserve imposed to fight inflation, which made borrowing much costlier for households and businesses.

Biden says Israel’s PM is “hurting Israel more than helping” with Hamas war in Gaza

President Biden is gradually increasing his criticism of Israel’s war with Hamas. The president said he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel” in how he is approaching its war against Hamas in Gaza. He told MSNBC that the prime minister “must pay more attention to the innocent lives being lost as a consequence of the actions taken.” At the same time, Mr. Biden expressed support for Israel’s right to pursue Hamas, and that he would not cut off weapons for the Jewish state.

Alabama Senator Katie Britt Gives GOP Response To SOU

A big night for GOP Senator Katie Britt [R-Ala] who offered the GOP response to the president’s (State of the Union) address. At 42, Britt is the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. She says she was unimpressed by the President’s address. She says Biden proves he’s out of touch with problems facing American families..who she says are worse off, and less safe since he took office.

Evangelicals want action on immigration

Evangelicals want action on immigration

VERBATIM: According to a new survey by LifeWay Research, the surge in illegal border crossings during the Biden administration is worrying Evangelical Christians. 80% want Congress to take action to stop the flow. Lifeway spokesman Scott McConnell says “The urgency continues to grow for Congress to act this year to improve laws around immigration.” The poll also finds that Evangelicals are concerned for the welfare of illegal aliens and want to share the gospel with them. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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