Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week.

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TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting. Jobless claims are seen as a proxy for layoffs. The four-week moving average of claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week volatility, fell by 3,000 to 227,250.

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VERBATIM: It’s a sign that the labor market remains strong even as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates in an effort to cool the economy and slow inflation. The Labor Department says applications for jobless claims fell to 211,000 for the week ending December 10th. That’s down by 20,000 from the previous week’s 231,000.

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McCarthy Calls for Mayorkas’ Resignation

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, saying that GOP lawmakers will consider impeachment next year if he does not step down. More on this from Congressional Correspondent Bernie Bennett.

McCarthy said at a press conference in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday, “If Secretary Mayorkas does not resign, House Republicans will investigate, every order, every action and every failure will determine whether we can begin impeachment inquiry.”

McCarthy cited the Department of Homeland Security head’s statements to Congress that the border is under control, record border crossing numbers and his ending of the “Remain in Mexico” asylum policy instituted during the Trump administration as reasons for resignation.

McCarthy was nominated by House Republicans to serve as Speaker in the next Congress last week during a closed-door vote.

Bernie Bennett reporting.

Good news from Texas

Good news from Texas

VERBATIM: The state’s abortion ban has drawn a lot of criticism from the national media, but the fact is — IT WORKS. The Texas Health and Human Services Department has released a report indicating that abortions in the state are down 97% since the repeal of Roe versus Wade and the establishment of the state ban. Under the ban, abortion is outlawed except for procedures to save the mother’s life or prevent substantial bodily impairment. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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