Cracks in the United States economy became apparent after a weak jobs report showed a significant slowdown in hiring, with economists pointing to factors like federal job cuts and tariff uncertainty. President Trump responded by firing Erika McEntarfer, the leader of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accusing her of manipulating data, a move that drew criticism from economists and lawmakers. In other developments, Trump claimed to have ordered nuclear submarines closer to Russia following online threats, while his envoy visited Gaza to assess aid distribution amid a worsening hunger crisis. Meanwhile, radioactive wasp nests were discovered at a nuclear facility in South Carolina, raising concerns about ongoing environmental contamination.