What the Unemployment Rate Isn’t Telling Us
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The latest job report shows that unemployment remains steady, but it’s not telling the full story. Lydia DePillis, economy reporter for The New York Times, explains how low job growth is being offset by the Trump administration’s deportation campaign.
By Lydia DePillis, Christina Thornell, Laura Salaberry, Jon Hazell, Gabriel Blanco and Laura Bult
September 5, 2025