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    Unemployment Claims Stay Stubbornly High As Biden Takes Office

    New claims for state unemployment benefits dipped last week but remained high, showcasing the economic challenges facing President Biden.
    by Scott Horsley Jan 21, 2021 1 minute
    President Biden swears in presidential appointees during a virtual ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House on Wednesday. Data on Thursday showed new claims for state unemployment benefits reached 900,000, showcasing the weakening U.S. jobs picture.

    The number of Americans filing for new state unemployment benefits dipped to 900,000 — down from the previous week but still high by historical standards, signaling the economic challenges facing the Biden administration.

    The latest weekly data from the was likely distorted somewhat by the ebb and flow of government relief programs, but the overall picture continues to show a struggling U.S. job market as President Biden takes office.

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