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Trump pulls nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics, AP source says

Sep 30, 2025, 4:24 PM

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive ord...

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is withdrawing the nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an AP source says. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the White House action, which hasn’t been publicly announced.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Senate received paperwork formally withdrawing Antoni’s nomination on Tuesday, the person said.

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Trump pulls nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics, AP source says