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Live updates: August’s strong jobs numbers put rate cut in doubt; judge ready to declare mistrial in Clancy trial

The Hill·September 4, 2026·1 min read
Live updates: August’s strong jobs numbers put rate cut in doubt; judge ready to declare mistrial in Clancy trial

The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, a stronger-than-expected showing. President Trump now wants interest rates dropped, threatening to cut off trade with several countries if the Federal Reserve doesn't budge at its September meeting. A judge is also ready to declare a mistrial in the Clancy trial.

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