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Homebuilders say they struggle to find workers amid ICE crackdowns

A bar chart that shows immigrant workersâ share in five construction trades. Drywall and ceiling installers lead at 57%, followed by plasterers and stucco masons at 56%. Roofers and painters or paperhangers are each 53%, while carpet, floor and tile installers are lowest at 51%.

Share of immigrant workers in select construction trades

Data: National Association of Home Builders analysis of 2024 census data; Chart: Emily Peck/Axios

Trump and Mamdani's unlikely rapport endures in New York

Ariz. activists build map to show federal agents at polls

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GOP Latino gains fade as gender divides deepen

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2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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