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Trump’s Census Proposal Could Cut House Seats From Red States
A Trump administration proposal to exclude some types of immigrants from the 2030 census might not expand the congressional map for Republicans, and could even result in fewer House seats in red states. If congressional seats were redistributed based on recent census figures, excluding undocumented immigrants and other noncitizens without green cards could cause Texas to lose a congressional seat it would otherwise have gained, according to a New York Times analysis.
How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots
Why are there so many Greeks in Tarpon Springs, Florida? Because in the early 1900s, Greek sponge divers came from the Dodecanese islands and revolutionized the sponge industry on Florida's Gulf Coast. What explains the pockets of Portuguese and Cape Verdeans in New Bedford, Massachusetts? In the 1800s, winds pushed whaling boats east to the Azores and Cape Verde, where experienced whalers joined the crews.
Even in Utah, land of ‘Big Love,’ families are getting smaller
Utah has long been famous for its large families. From the Osmond singers to “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” the picture has been one of young people marrying and having a lot of babies. But Utah is now experiencing the biggest fertility rate drop in its modern history. After a peak in 2007, Utah’s rate has plummeted by more than 37%, the largest decline of any state in the country. Utah, which was No. 1 in the nation for fertility rates for years, is now ranked sixth.
Even in Utah, Land of ‘Big Love,’ Families Are Getting Smaller
Utah has long been famous for its large families. From the Osmond singers to “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” the picture has been one of young people marrying and having a lot of babies. But Utah is now experiencing the biggest fertility rate drop in its modern history. After a peak in 2007, Utah’s rate has plummeted by more than 37 percent, the largest decline of any state in the country. Utah, which was No. 1 in the nation for fertility rates for years, is now ranked sixth.
Even in Utah, Land of ‘Big Love,’ Families Are Getting Smaller
Utah has long been famous for its large families. From the Osmond singers to “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” the picture has been one of young people marrying and having a lot of babies. But Utah is now experiencing the biggest fertility rate drop in its modern history. After a peak in 2007, Utah’s rate has plummeted by more than 37 percent, the largest decline of any state in the country. Utah, which was No. 1 in the nation for fertility rates for years, is now ranked sixth.
Even in Utah, Families Are Getting Smaller
Utah is experiencing the biggest fertility rate drop in its modern history. After a peak in 2007, Utah's rate has plummeted by more than 37%, the largest decline of any state in the country. Utah, which was No. 1 in the nation for fertility rates for years, is now ranked sixth. Utah is a leading example of a demographic transformation that is sweeping the United States and other rich countries, as young women increasingly delay childbearing.
How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots
AfricanAmerican English Scandinavian Mexican German AlaskaNative Chinese NativeAmerican Basque Cuban Irish PuertoRican FrenchCanadian Yemeni Vietnamese Danish Japanese How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots Melting pot, tapestry, mosaic, kaleidoscope, salad bowl. Every cliché is true. Scandinavian Mexican German AlaskaNative Chinese NativeAmerican Basque Danish Japanese How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots Melting pot, tapestry, mosaic, kaleidoscope, salad bowl. Every cliché is true.
How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots Original
Why are there so many Greeks in Tarpon Springs, Fla.? Because in the early 1900s, Greek sponge divers came from the Dodecanese islands and revolutionized the sponge industry on Florida’s gulf coast. What explains the pockets of Portuguese and Cape Verdeans in New Bedford, Mass.? In the 1800s, winds pushed whaling boats east to the Azores and Cape Verde, where experienced whalers joined the crews.
An American Mosaic
An American Mosaic This map shows how people in the United States identify their ancestry or family origin. Use it to explore the many ways we describe our heritage and ourselves. By Albert Sun , Jeff Adelson and Larry Buchanan Tap a place to see how people there identify. ……
An American Mosaic
An American Mosaic This map shows how people in the United States identify their ancestry or family origin. Use it to explore the many ways we describe our heritage and ourselves. Tap a place to see how people there identify. More information about this map Swipe up for more information Colors are based on the blend of ancestries.
How Republicans Are Breaking Up Majority Black Districts
After the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act in late April, Republican lawmakers across the South scrambled to redraw their state's congressional maps. The court's decision allowed Republicans to go after more Democratic House districts after a lengthy tit-for-tat redistricting battle with Democrats had seemed at an end. While Republicans said they were focused only on partisan advantage, not race, the changes effectively targeted areas where Black voters form the majority.
Over 100,000 Family Separations in Deportation Push, Report Estimates
Over 100,000 Family Separations in Deportation Push, Report Estimates The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children. nytimes.com/…ookings-institution-report-family-se… By Miriam Jordan and Jeff Adelson Miriam Jordan is a national immigration correspondent, and Jeff Adelson is a data reporter.
Más de 100.000 niños han sido separados de sus padres en la oleada de deportaciones de Trump, dice informe
Tres cuartas partes de los niños separados de sus padres son probablemente ciudadanos estadounidenses, según estimaciones de la Institución Brookings que se compartieron con The New York Times. Ledy Ordonez estaba en el trabajo en una tienda mayorista de pescados y mariscos de San Antonio en julio pasado cuando unos agentes de migración entraron en las instalaciones y se la llevaron a ella, y a cerca de una decena de personas, bajo custodia.
Más de 100.000 niños han sido separados de sus padres en la oleada de deportaciones de Trump, dice informe
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Más de 100.000 niños han sido separados de sus padres en la oleada de deportaciones de Trump, dice informe Tres cuartas partes de los niños separados de sus padres son probablemente ciudadanos estadounidenses, según estimaciones de la Institución Brookings que se compartieron con The New York Times.
Over 100,000 family separations in deportation push, report estimates
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Miriam Jordan and Jeff Adelson, New York Times Ledy Ordonez was on the job at a San Antonio seafood wholesaler last July when immigration agents entered the facility, taking her and about a dozen others into custody. The single mother remains in detention, separated from her only child, Alonzo, a U.S.-born 2-year-old now in the care of a friend. “He can walk and talk now,” Ordonez said from a detention center in Texas.
Over 100,000 Family Separations in Deportation Push, Report Estimates
Over 100,000 Family Separations in Deportation Push, Report Estimates The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.
Over 100,000 Family Separations in Deportation Push, Report Estimates
Ledy Ordonez was on the job at a San Antonio seafood wholesaler last July when immigration agents entered the facility, taking her and about a dozen others into custody. The single mother remains in detention, separated from her only child, Alonzo, a U.S.-born 2-year-old now in the care of a friend. "He can walk and talk now," Ordonez said from a detention center in Texas.
Over 100,000 Family Separations in Deportation Push, Report Estimates
The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children. Ledy Ordonez was on the job at a San Antonio seafood wholesaler last July when immigration agents entered the facility, taking her and about a dozen others into custody. The single mother remains in detention, separated from her only child, Alonzo, a U.S.-born 2-year-old now in the care of a friend.
As Enrollment Dips, School Administrators Turn to TikTok to Advertise
New York|As Enrollment Dips, School Administrators Turn to TikTok to Advertise https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/nyregion/nyc-school-ads.html Birthrates are down. Families are leaving New York City. So educators, especially at charter schools, are expanding their marketing efforts on social media and in subway stations.
As Enrollment Dips, School Administrators Turn to TikTok to Advertise
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Immigration slowdown hits every metro area in the U.S., census shows
Immigration slowdown hits every metro area in the U.S., census shows Large urban counties and the border were the most affected. And in three-quarters of U.S. counties, population growth either slowed or turned negative. The New York Times March 26, 2026 at 12:46PM FILE -- Trucks approach the U.S. side of the World Trade International Bridge to Mexico in Laredo, Texas, Nov. 18, 2025.
Immigration Slowdown Hits Every Metro Area in the U.S., Census Shows
Large urban counties and the border were the most affected. And in three-quarters of U.S. counties, population growth either slowed or turned negative. The population of Los Angeles County, the country’s most populous, declined by nearly 54,000. Credit...IMAGO/Zoonar, via Reuters March 26, 2026, 12:01 a.m. ET In the Laredo metro area, on the Texas border, immigration screeched to a virtual standstill.
New York City’s Population Flat After Drop in Immigration Original
In the wake of stricter federal immigration and border policies, there has been a steep decrease in newcomers from other countries making their home in New York City, according to new census data released Thursday. The drop-off in migration from abroad was the largest in the country and — along with more New Yorkers leaving for other places — halted the recent growth of the city’s population and blunted its post-pandemic recovery.
New York City's Population Flat After Drop in Immigration
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Immigration Slowdown Hits Every Metro Area in the U.S., Census Shows
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Immigration Slowdown Hits Every Metro Area in the U.S., Census Shows
Every metro area in the United States experienced lower immigration rates during the year leading up to July 2025 compared with the previous year, according to new estimates released Thursday by the Census Bureau. kAmx? 23@FE fdT @7 2== 4@F?E:6D[ @G6C2== A@AF=2E:@? 8C@HE9 \\ :?4=F5:?8 :>>:8C2E:@?[ 5@>6DE:4 >:8C2E:@?[ 3:CE9D 2?5 562E9D \\ 6:E96C D=@H65 @C EFC?65 ?682E:G6] ~?=J adT 8C6H 72DE6C]k^Am kAmp?5 =2C86 FC32? 4@F?E:6D 2?5 3@C56C 4@F?E:6D[ H9:49 925 6IA6C:6?465 2 DFC86 :? ?6H 2CC:G2=D :?
How Latino Voters Helped James Talarico Win in Texas
James Talarico Jasmine Crockett Note: Neither Talarico nor Crockett led in five counties, which are shown in gray. James Talarico’s victory in the Democratic Senate primary race in Texas was powered in part by a sizable advantage among Latino voters, a sought-after group that Democrats are hoping to win back. Latino voters, historically a Democratic-leaning group, have been slowly shifting to the right, including a significant move toward President Trump in 2024.
The Birthrate Is Plunging. Why Some Say That’s a Good Thing. Original
The Birthrate Is Plunging. Why Some Say That’s a Good Thing. The political class is worried about the historic drop. But the biggest change is among the youngest women, who are the least ready to have children. Published Feb. 27, 2026Updated March 2, 2026 The U.S. birthrate is declining. Rose Paz’s choices help explain why. Ms. Paz, 22, grew up in Salt Lake City, the eldest of three children, born when her mother, an immigrant from Mexico, was 16.
The Birth Rate Is Plunging. Why Some Say That's a Good Thing.
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Texas May Be Losing Its Grip as America’s Fastest-Growing State
SKIP ADVERTISEMENT You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Texas’ gain in population from people moving in from other states has sunk to its lowest level in two decades, according to estimates that the Census Bureau released this week.
Texas May Be Losing Its Grip as America's Fastest-Growing State
Texas' gain in population from people moving in from other states has sunk to its lowest level in two decades, according to estimates that the Census Bureau released this week, indicating a sharp slowdown in the state's once-rapid growth. kAm}6E 5@>6DE:4 >:8C2E:@? :?E@ %6I2D 92D 72==6? 7@C E9C66 DEC2:89E J62CD[ 2?5 E@E2=65 2C@F?5 ef[___ :? E96 `a >@?E9D 6?5:?8 :? yF?6 a_ad[ 2 =6G6= =@H6C E92? 2?J D66?
Texas May Be Losing Its Grip as America's Fastest-Growing State
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Cae migración y crece poco población de EU
La población de Estados Unidos creció el año pasado a una de las tasas más lentas de su historia, según nuevas cifras publicadas el martes por la Oficina del Censo. Los números de inmigración se desplomaron más del 50% con respecto al año anterior, bajo las agresivas políticas anti-inmigración del presidente Donald Trump. Y la tasa de natalidad continuó su declive de casi dos décadas.
U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge New census estimates show the effects of falling birthrates and President Trump’s anti-immigration policies. As his term continues, immigration is expected to drop even further.
U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge
The U.S. population grew last year at one of the slowest rates in its history, according to new numbers released Tuesday by the Census Bureau. The immigration numbers plunged by more than 50% from the previous year, under the aggressive anti-immigration policies of President Donald Trump. And the birthrate continued its nearly two-decade long decline. kAm%96 ?2E:@?VD A@AF=2E:@? :?4C62D65 3J 23@FE `]g >:==:@? @G6C E96 J62C[ 2?5 DE@@5 2E 2=>@DE bca >:==:@? @?
U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge
The U.S. population grew last year at one of the slowest rates in its history, according to new numbers released Tuesday by the Census Bureau. The immigration numbers plunged by more than 50% from the previous year, under the aggressive anti-immigration policies of President Donald Trump. And the birthrate continued its nearly two-decade long decline. kAm%96 ?2E:@?VD A@AF=2E:@? :?4C62D65 3J 23@FE `]g >:==:@? @G6C E96 J62C[ 2?5 DE@@5 2E 2=>@DE bca >:==:@? @?
U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Plunges
The U.S. population grew last year at one of the slowest rates in its history, according to new numbers released Tuesday from the Census Bureau. The immigration numbers plunged by more than 50% from the previous year, under the aggressive anti-immigration policies of President Donald Trump. kAm%96 ?2E:@?VD A@AF=2E:@? :?4C62D65 3J 23@FE `]g >:==:@? @G6C E96 J62C[ 2?5 DE@@5 2E bb`]d >:==:@? @? yF=J `[ E96 6DE:>2E6D D2J] %92E :D 2 8C@HE9 C2E6 @7 23@FE _]dT[ E96 =@H6DE D:?46 a_a`[ H96?
U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Plunges
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The demographic trends that shaped Mamdani’s win
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani’s landmark victory in the New York City mayor’s race was powered by an unconventional coalition of traditional Democratic voting blocs and newer voters. Whether motivated by party loyalty or the candidate’s message, more than 1 million New Yorkers cast ballots for him — part of the highest turnout in a mayoral election in more than 60 years. In his 9-point win, Mamdani largely expanded on the base he built during the primary in neighborhoods across the city.
The NYC Demographic Trends That Shaped Mamdani’s Win
Zohran Mamdani’s landmark victory in the New York City mayor’s race was powered by an unconventional coalition of traditional Democratic voting blocs and newer voters. Whether motivated by party loyalty or the candidate’s message, more than one million New Yorkers cast ballots for him — part of the highest turnout in a mayoral election in more than 60 years. In his nine-point win, Mr. Mamdani largely expanded on the base he built during the primary in neighborhoods across the city.
The Demographic Trends That Shaped Mamdani's Win
More than almost anyone else in Washington, Nancy Pelosi earned the right to consider herself indispensable. As speaker of the House -- the fi…
Why the Bronx Swung Toward Mamdani in the General Election
NEW YORK -- In the Democratic primary and in the general election, Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor-elect, prevailed over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn and lost Staten Island. But the Bronx was a different story. kAm%9@F89 E96 C6DF=ED 2C6 ?@E 7:?2=:K65 2?5 E96 AC:>2CJ 6=64E@C2E6 H2D 72C D>2==6C[ |2>52?: H2D 29625 @7 rF@>@ :? E96 qC@?I 3J `` A6C46?E286 A@:?ED H:E9 hbT @7 86?6C2= 6=64E:@? G@E6D 4@F?E65 \\ 2 =2C86 DH:?8 7C@> yF?6[ H96? rF@>@ H@?
Why the Bronx Swung Toward Mamdani in the General Election Original
In the Democratic primary and in the general election, Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect, prevailed over former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn and lost Staten Island. But the Bronx was a different story.
Maps: See the New York Neighborhoods That Swept Mamdani to Victory Original
Shift in margin from primary to general election, by neighborhood BRONX MANHATTAN QUEENS BROOKLYN BRONX Shift in margin from primary to general election, by neighborhood MANHATTAN QUEENS BROOKLYN STATEN ISLAND BRONX Shift in margin from primary to general election, by neighborhood MANHATTAN QUEENS BROOKLYN STATEN ISLAND Note: Map shows change in two-candidate vote margin from the general election compared with the final round of the primary.
The Most Detailed Map of the New York City Mayoral Election
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Polls close at 9 p.m. Eastern time The Most Detailed Map of the N.Y.C. Mayoral Election This map shows the latest precinct-level results for mayor, the most precise data available on how New Yorkers are voting. This map shows the latest precinct-level results for mayor. Tap to explore and search the results. This map shows the latest precinct-level results for mayor, the most precise data available on how New Yorkers are voting. CandidateVotesVote share Pct. Zohran Mamdani 0 0% Andrew M.
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As Mamdani Rises, South Asians Emerge as a Political Force in New York Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Thirty years ago, when Ramesh Kilawan’s Indo-Caribbean family moved to their home in South Ozone Park in Queens, only one other South Asian family lived on the quiet block. Today there are more than a dozen.
How the Electoral College could tilt further from Democrats
The year is 2032. Studying the Electoral College map, a Democratic presidential candidate can no longer plan to sweep New Hampshire, Minnesota and the “blue wall” battlegrounds of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and win the White House. A victory in the swing state of Nevada would not help, either. That is the nightmare scenario many Democratic Party insiders see playing out if current U.S. population projections hold.
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