Trump escalates war on federal data
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America
The nerdy, traditionally apolitical world of federal data is increasingly getting swept up in the Trump administration's push to control every level of government.Across the federal government, agencies are changing how they collect and publicize information. More and more, politics and ideology are part of the equation.Why it matters: Reliable, unbiased data informs nearly everything the federal government does — from distributing benefits and enforcing workplace discrimination laws to responding to public health threats.Driving the news: The administration's moves in recent weeks span an arr
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