POWER, MONEY & THE PUBLIC RECORDResearch edition / Sep 11, 2026
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Census proposal would change who is counted

Proposal; updated coverage

Donald Trump

Reuters updated its report on a proposed census restricted to citizens and permanent residents.

Response / context

The administration seeks to exclude certain immigrants. Critics question the effect on representation; the White House did not immediately respond to Reuters.

Dates and scope

Source publication: Sep 09, 2026 · 2:11 PM EDT · Source update: 2026-09-10

Event or conduct: 2026-09-09.

Source review: Sep 10, 2026 · 9:15 PM EDT

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