Cato Institute

The Cato Institute reports that legal immigration from majority-Muslim countries has fallen 96% since 2024, a steep drop attributed to policy changes under the current US administration, including travel restrictions and sharply reduced visa issuance. Immigration advocates and researchers are citing the figure as evidence of a sweeping contraction in lawful pathways, while supporters of the restrictions argue the measures fulfill campaign commitments on national security.

The Cato Institute argues that the Supreme Court's decision to reauthorize the SAVE student loan repayment program is being overstated by some commentators, and that its practical impact is smaller than claimed. The SAVE plan, an income-driven repayment scheme for federal student borrowers, has been a frequent target of litigation and political debate, making any court action on it headline-worthy.