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Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Data Suppression

9/30/2025

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The Trump administration reportedly deleted a 2024 study on right-wing extremist violence, signaling data suppression.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities warns funding cuts limit data access, affecting SNAP policy and broader decisions.
The administration plans a $40 million cut to the Census Bureau, affecting surveys including the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).

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Story summary

The Trump administration reportedly deleted a 2024 study on right-wing extremist violence, signaling data suppression.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities warns funding cuts limit data access, affecting SNAP policy and broader decisions.
The administration plans a $40 million cut to the Census Bureau, affecting surveys including the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).