Cato Institute

New analysis from the Cato Institute reports that legal immigration from majority-Muslim countries has fallen 96% since 2024. The finding attributes the collapse to policy changes under the current US administration, and it is drawing attention in debates over whether restrictions targeting these nations are driven by security concerns or religious discrimination.

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.

The Cato Institute argues that the greatest danger posed by artificial intelligence is not the technology itself but governments' haste to regulate it. The libertarian think tank contends that premature rules could stifle innovation and entrench incumbents before the technology's real capabilities and risks are understood. The argument feeds a wider debate between those calling for urgent AI safeguards and those warning regulation may do more harm than good.