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Lawrence Ukenye
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Labor and Employment Reporter, POLITICO
Washington
Beats
Biography
Lawrence Ukenye is a political reporter based in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. He currently works at POLITICO as an editorial intern where he covers congressional defense policy and also serves as editor-in-chief of The Temple News, Temple University's student-run newspaper. He previously worked as a breaking news intern at The Daily Beast covering breaking news in U.S. politics and around the world.
National SecurityCongress Local News Defense Elections
Anything that doesn't involve horror.
Content
By Lawrence Ukenye Verified| Weekly Shift Newsletter@ With help from Nick NiedzwiadekA TOUGH SELL?: Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s first time selling monthly jobs figures to the American public was clouded by President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled tariffs, which rattled markets and stoked fears of a looming recession. She is now hitting the road to tout the Trump administration’s labor agenda as part of her “America at Work” tour
By Liz Crampton Verified, Lawrence Ukenye Verified| POLITICO Verified As Elon Musk’s team has thrown thousands of federal employees unexpectedly on the job market, governors and mayors see an unprecedented chance to bolster their ranks. Illustration by Jade Cuevas/POLITICO (source images via iStock) In federal buildings, the arrival of DOGE has been a crisis. City halls and statehouses see an opportunity. The question is who can take advantage of it
By Lawrence Ukenye Verified| Weekly Shift Newsletter@ CAN WE TRUST THE NUMBERS?: Two advisory panels for the Bureau of Labor Statistics were eliminated, fueling concerns that it could mean job data may be easily manipulated and less reliable. The Technical Advisory Committee and the Data Users Advisory Committee, which gave guidance on statistical methodology and specialized economic expertise, were cut in accordance with an executive order from President Donald Trump that directed the identification and removal of unnecessary advisory groups
Company Info
POLITICO
POLITICO is a leading source for political news and analysis, founded in 2007 by Robert Allbritton, John Harris, and Jim VandeHei. The company has grown significantly since its inception and became a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE in 2021. POLITICO is dedicated to providing nonpartisan journalism and real-time tools to engage audiences interested in politics and policy worldwide. The company offers comprehensive news coverage of political events, policy developments, and power dynamics in North America and Europe. Its subscription-based platform, POLITICO Pro, delivers in-depth policy intelligence, particularly in the healthcare, technology, and energy sectors. POLITICO also publishes a newspaper and a bimonthly magazine, alongside maintaining a strong online presence. With over 1,100 employees, POLITICO serves a diverse audience, including political and public policy professionals, who rely on its insights to navigate the complexities of government and policy.
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Founded: 2007