U.S. Job Market Falters Amid Economic Growth: A Clear Sign of Washington’s Misguided Policies

While America’s economy showed its fastest growth in two years between July and September, a critical warning sign lurks beneath this rosy headline: job openings have plunged to their lowest level since the depths of the pandemic in September 2020. The December figure of 6.5 million open jobs, down from 6.9 million the month before, signals a stubbornly sluggish labor market that threatens the economic security of hardworking Americans. Economic Growth Without Jobs? What Does It Mean for American Workers? This paradox—strong GDP alongside weak hiring—raises a pressing question for every patriotic citizen: how can an economy truly thrive if...