Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have offered starkly different visions for U.S. immigration policy. In a new report, Wendy Edelberg, Cecilia Esterline, Stan Veuger, and Tara Watson examine the economic implications of these proposals. They find that differences in immigration policy alone could cause U.S. GDP growth in 2025 to be roughly half a percentage point—or $130 billion—lower in a second Trump administration than under a Harris administration.
Keeping up with the rapid pace of tech development. Federal agencies are America’s first line of defense to protect national security and the public interest from advanced AI. However, recent Supreme Court decisions may severely constrain agencies’ ability to perform this critical function, warns Tom Wheeler.
Innovations to strengthen rural capacity. A common challenge across rural America is the lack of capacity to access federal resources and implement community and economic development projects. On the final episode of Reimagine Rural’s second season, Tony Pipa and state and federal leaders discuss new efforts to help rural communities unlock the investments they need to thrive.
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