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Census and Political Power
The U.S. census is a key determinant of political power, with President Trump attempting to make changes ahead of the next count in 2030. Other issues include AI integration into air traffic control systems and shifts in funding models for social programs like SNAP.
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The census is used to determine how much say your state has in Congress and the Electoral College. President Trump failed to alter it during his first term, but he's trying again ahead of 2030.
2026-10-01 09:00 UTC