“History’s Been Made Here”: Joe Biden Takes a Victory Lap Following Unexpectedly Bright Jobs Report

Everyone seemed to be bracing for a brutal jobs report, thanks to the omicron variant that sent COVID infections skyrocketing across the country earlier this winter, which has only recently tapered off. But even with the latest pandemic surge, the United States added a remarkable 467,000 jobs in January, surprising observers who had expected hiring to stall. The January numbers, released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, underscore the impressive economic rebound Joe Biden has overseen through his first year in office — even as inflation, the ongoing pandemic, and other issues keep many Americans from feeling that recovery…. Read Full Article