Jobs Report Tests Bidenâs Economic Strategy Last Updated May 8, 2021, 2:16 p.m. ETMay 8, 2021, 2:16 p.m. ET Business groups and Republicans argue that a $300 weekly supplement to unemployment benefits is hurting the economy, but administration officials disagree. Four former Minneapolis police officers are accused of depriving George Floyd of his civil rights. Texas lawmakers advanced a bill restricting voting rights. Hereâs what you need to know: -0:00 Disappointing Jobs Report Tests Bidenâs Economic Strategy President Biden delivered an optimistic speech Friday, following the release of Aprilâs jobs report, which found that the economy only added 266,000 jobs last month.