Trump Tightens Grip on Federal Data Across Agencies

Axios reports that the Trump administration is intensifying its control over federal data, pushing agencies to alter how they collect and publish information amid political interference concerns. Examples include altering measles case tallies, removing political-interference safeguards at the Census Bureau, and ending EEO-1 workforce data reporting, all as part of a broader effort to politicize data. Critics warn this undermines reliability and transparency, while supporters say it aims to ensure data reflect reality and avoid waste.