Job Growth Stumbles: U.S. Adds 151,000 Jobs Amid Federal Workforce Cuts

The U.S. job market continues to show signs of resilience, but February’s employment report fell short of expectations. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February 2025—a notable slowdown compared to previous months. Economists had projected a gain of around 180,000 to 200,000 jobs,