Elena Moore

And it's unclear whether Hegseth has the support needed to be confirmed. That said, Republicans will hold a majority in the Senate next year. And while no GOP senator has said they would be a definite no vote, enough have expressed reservations to potentially sink his nomination if Hegseth is ultimately unable to gain their support. Elena Moore, NPR News, Washington.

Unemployment inched up a little bit in November from 4.1 to 4.2 percent, but that's still quite low by historical standards. We're also seeing an uptick in the number of workers quitting jobs, which typically is a sign that they're pretty confident they can find another position.

Unemployment inched up a little bit in November from 4.1 to 4.2 percent, but that's still quite low by historical standards. We're also seeing an uptick in the number of workers quitting jobs, which typically is a sign that they're pretty confident they can find another position.

Maybe the clearest signal that we're still in a pretty solid job market is that wages continue to go up at a pretty healthy pace. You know, average wages in November were 4 percent higher than a year ago. That's almost certainly a bigger jump than we saw in prices. We'll find out for sure next week when the inflation data comes out.

Maybe the clearest signal that we're still in a pretty solid job market is that wages continue to go up at a pretty healthy pace. You know, average wages in November were 4 percent higher than a year ago. That's almost certainly a bigger jump than we saw in prices. We'll find out for sure next week when the inflation data comes out.

In a statement on X, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the Biden family for eroding public trust in the justice system, adding that, quote, real reform cannot begin soon enough. Johnson is one of a handful of prominent Republicans who have spoken out about this, and some Democrats have also come out against the pardon.

In a statement on X, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the Biden family for eroding public trust in the justice system, adding that, quote, real reform cannot begin soon enough. Johnson is one of a handful of prominent Republicans who have spoken out about this, and some Democrats have also come out against the pardon.

Colorado Senator Michael Bennett wrote on X that Biden's decision puts, quote, personal interest ahead of duty, adding that it further erodes Americans' faith that the justice system is fair and equal for all. Elena Moore, NPR News.

Colorado Senator Michael Bennett wrote on X that Biden's decision puts, quote, personal interest ahead of duty, adding that it further erodes Americans' faith that the justice system is fair and equal for all. Elena Moore, NPR News.