Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says

A new report finds that the U.S. government’s statistical system is in trouble due to staff layoffs, funding cuts and political interference. The American Statistical Association released the report Wednesday, highlighting the impact on 13 major statistical agencies. Some agencies have lost up to 95% of their staff, including senior managers and data scientists. The report criticizes the Trump administration for removing barriers to political influence and failing to fill key leadership roles. Experts warn that these actions undermine public confidence in federal statistics, affecting economic and demographic decisions.