US consumer confidence rose for a second month in August on more upbeat views of the economy and inflation. trib.al/DEG94RR

For all the critiques, this basic fact remains true: America has had a far stronger economic recovery from COVID than its competitors. And it’s because the government focused on a bottom-up strategy that provided relief directly to the households that needed it most.

Then the largest gathering of its kind, the March on Washington was immortalized in images of Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his “I Have a Dream” speech, crowds filling the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and protesters locking hands in a show of unity. bit.ly/4e1eitL

61 years ago today, hundreds of thousands of people marched on Washington to demand jobs and freedom. That day was a call to action for our nation. It helped rally advocates and elected officials to secure landmark legislative victories in the fight for progress, including the

61 years later, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech remains a powerful call to action, urging us to live up to our nation’s highest ideal: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”

Trump's only legislative success was a tax cut that overwhelmingly benefited the wealthy, significantly reduced federal revenues, and exploded budget deficits while doing little for working Americans.

BREAKING: U.S. economic growth revised up to 3%. Christine Romans breaks down the numbers.

Our local community knows the Arlington National Cemetery is a place of respect, and attacking people here who are just doing their jobs to protect the dignity of one our most hallowed sites is beyond the pale.

Associated Press: US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a solid 3% annual rate apnews.com/article/econom…

September marks #SuicidePreventionMonth – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions who have struggled with suicidal thoughts & the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. #SPM24

Happy #LaborDay! Today especially we celebrate America’s workers and labor advocates, including the millions who have fought for better pay, better working conditions, dignity and respect.

Happy Labor Day, America! Today, we celebrate the progress that workers have made — and continue to make — fighting for dignity, respect, and a fair wage for a hard day's work. Let’s break down how we're fighting for workers every day.

Workers have been and always will be the backbone of our economy. When they thrive, we all thrive 💪

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and we can do more to help our loved ones by knowing the warning signs. If you or a loved one need help, you are not alone. Dial or text 9-8-8, available 24/7 for free & confidential support. samhsa.gov/mental-health/…

My heart is with the grieving families of the six hostages murdered by Hamas, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin's, who have been steadfast, humane advocates for all suffering in this brutal war. We urgently need an agreement to release remaining hostages and end this conflict.

This is terrible news coming out of Georgia. Our families cannot continue to live like this, our teachers cannot continue to live like this, and our children cannot continue to live like this. Congress must do much more to prevent this horrific gun violence. Lives depend on it.

JUST IN: A solid jobs report. The US added 142,000 jobs in August. That’s just below expectations of ~160k and a decent rebound from 89,000 jobs in July. The unemployment rate fell back to 4.2% (down from 4.3% in July) Wages: +3.8% in past year (well above 2.9% inflation)

2/ The strongest part of recent reports, the prime working age employment population ratio, held strong at 80.9%. This matches the highest level since 2001. Americans are hitting the grind!

BREAKING: Hiring by U.S. employers rebounded slightly in August and the unemployment rate dipped in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy. apnews.com/article/jobs-h…

Real wages continue to rise, with yearly wage growth outpacing price growth for 15 months in a row through July. Inflation data for August have not been released yet, but wages likely outpaced inflation over the year in August too. 12/