Facts-First Policy Content.

October 1, 2025

As of 12:01 a.m. on October 1st, 2025, the federal government is in a shutdown. Shutdowns are rare in other democracies but have become more common (and longer) in the U.S. A shutdown halts many government activities and stops pay for federal workers, creating a sense of disorder for American citizens and businesses.

September 25, 2025

In recent months, media attention has focused on international students attending U.S. universities. Questions include the number of international students, their country of origin, and the degree to which they are displacing U.S. students.

September 18, 2025

Across the world, there are more than 100 million people who are refugees - people forcibly displaced because of war, political turmoil, and other hardships. Some of these individuals will come to the United States and request refugee status, enabling them to live and work in America. This status enables individuals to skip to the front of the immigration line, thereby bypassing the complex application process that limits the number of people who can legally enter the U.S. each year.