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Trump’s New Data Chief Faces Scrutiny and Challenges
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Summary: Brett Matsumoto's successor will tackle a larger role amid a reduced workforce.
WHO: Brett Matsumoto
WHAT: New Data Chief appointment
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To address challenges in a shrunken Bureau of Labor Statistics
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