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Trump official tells census workers Congress has final say over the count, not Trump

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Howard Lutnick, who now oversees the Census Bureau as the commerce secretary, stands behind President Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., in February before his confirmation to Trump's cabinet. (Getty Images)
Howard Lutnick, who now oversees the Census Bureau as the commerce secretary, stands behind President Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., in February before his confirmation to Trump's cabinet. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on August 12, 2025.

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