State Lawmakers Try to Crack Down on ‘Ghost Jobs’
Summary
The WSJ’s What’s News covers the Supreme Court allowing Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue and his controversial plan to import beef to lower prices, which faces industry pushback. Bitcoin surged 22% amid expectations of regulatory clarity and lower Treasury yields, while Fannie Mae laid off dozens of officials. Additionally, the episode examines the rise of "ghost jobs" and new state legislation aiming to increase hiring transparency.
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Sponsor: ReliaQuest Agentic Defense
Intro: Beef prices, ghost jobs, and Bitcoin
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
Trump's plan to import beef to lower prices
High-ranking officials let go at Fannie Mae
Markets: Bond yields high, indexes mixed
Bitcoin surges on bond buyback and crypto regulation hopes
GM trucks under investigation for engine failures
The rise of 'ghost jobs' and state legislation
Why companies post fake jobs and enforcement challenges
Outro and Sponsor: Medline
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