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Recent moves to disband advisory committees that suggested ways to improve economic data — as well as comments from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — have raised concerns about the reliability of government data.

How reliable is the government's economic data? Under Trump, there are real concerns

The disbanding of committees that consulted on government data — and comments from a senior official about changing how GDP is calculated — are raising alarm about the reliability of government data.

Bienvenidos! Some colleges are targeting a long-neglected group: Hispanic students

Colleges are recognizing the importance of this growing pool of potential students.

Michelle Trachtenberg starred as Georgina on the CW show Gossip Girl and Dawn in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. She's pictured above in 2015.

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, of 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Gossip Girl' dies at 39

The actress was found dead in an apartment in Manhattan on Wednesday, police said.

Peggy Carr, commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, speaks about the testing program known as "The Nation's Report Card" during a 2022 interview.

Trump suspends the head of 'The Nation's Report Card'

Peggy Carr, a federal official who leads one of the country's most extensive student testing programs, known as The Nation's Report Card, was placed on administrative leave.

The U.S. Capitol Building on Feb. 10, 2025.

GOP unveils stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown. They may not have the votes.

House Republicans released the text of a continuing resolution that would fund the government through Sept. 30. Now, passing it in a narrowly divided chamber is the next hurdle.

Kee Malesky, NPR's research librarian for more than 20 years, has died at 74

Kee Malesky, NPR's research librarian for more than 20 years, has died at age 74. She left NPR in 2014. She's remembered for her love of facts, and here's another irrefutable one: She will be missed.

Allen Media Group Founder Byron Allen speaks at the Allen Media Group upfront presentation on April 26, 2023, in New York City.

Local meteorologists could face layoffs amid new initiative with The Weather Channel

The new initiative will be rolled out across 27 stations and feature "additional visual storytelling capabilities," Allen Media Group says.

San Diego Mayor's race explainer

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for the San Diego Mayor race.

The Chula Vista city council chambers are pictured on Sept. 19, 2023 with the KPBS VoterHub branding in the top left corner.

Chula Vista City Council races explainer

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for Chula Vista City Council races.

'Doesn't make any sense': Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer on govt. efforts to deport him

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mahmoud Khalil's attorney, Amy Greer, about her client's recent arrest. Khalil, a green card holder, is currently being detained by ICE officers.

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