Today’s facts 09-01-2025

Today’s facts …

Labor Day was first celebrated in 1882 to honor the contributions of American workers.

Trump posted about his displeasure with another non-working holiday.

Trump officials are seeking voter data nationwide, including partial Social Security numbers.

Economists warn Trump’s policies and corporate DEI cutbacks are taking their heaviest toll on Black women.

1.2 million immigrants have left the labor force under Trump.

Immigrants make up nearly 20% of the U.S. workforce, including 45% in farming, 30% in construction, and 24% in service jobs including home health care.

As World Alzheimer’s Month begins, I’ll share daily caregiver insights here: https://substack.com/@daynasteele.

Construction firms are reporting fewer workers, longer build times, higher costs, and slower homebuilding in 2025.

Rudy Giuliani is recovering from a fractured vertebra and other injuries after a New Hampshire car crash.

An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in Houston after a “ding dong ditch” doorbell-ringing prank.

Congress returns to work this week with a Sept. 30 deadline to prevent a government shutdown.

Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie ask the House to consider a bill requiring the DOJ to release its Epstein investigation and plan a news conference this week with Epstein victims.

The Powerball jackpot drawing tonight is $1.1 billion.

At the SCO summit, China, India, and Russia stood together to signal opposition to US influence.

The new Off Their Rockers episode: how to prep your mind for retirement and avoid all-too-common depression. https://www.daynasteele.com/offtheirrockerspodcast