Mark Regets
@markregets.bsky.social
Economist who writes on immigration, education, and labor markets. Senior Fellow at National Foundation for American Policy, IZA, GLO. Formerly NSF's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics.
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Trump is making history: The only president in U.S. history to oversee a decline in the civilian labor force before Donald Trump is Abraham Lincoln, and that was due to the Civil War. It means less economic growth and higher debt. wapo.st/3SL42AD
Opinion | Trump is set to mark a dangerous first for the labor force
A drop in the number of workers in the economy is uncharted territory.
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September 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Trump is making history: The only president in U.S. history to oversee a decline in the civilian labor force before Donald Trump is Abraham Lincoln, and that was due to the Civil War. It means less economic growth and higher debt. wapo.st/3SL42AD
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In its rule, DHS omits describing H-1B data showing a 91% drop in new H-1B filings at consulates (and company declines) after the $100K fee in Sept. 2025. The data undermine DHS's claim a $103,265 tax won’t affect company filings. @mclem.org @douglasrivlin.bsky.social
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DHS Omits Describing H-1B Data Undermining Premise Of Immigration Rule
DHS omitted describing data in its immigration rule that showed filings for new H-1B petitions plunged after a $100,000 fee was introduced.
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August 26, 2026 at 7:03 PM
In its rule, DHS omits describing H-1B data showing a 91% drop in new H-1B filings at consulates (and company declines) after the $100K fee in Sept. 2025. The data undermine DHS's claim a $103,265 tax won’t affect company filings. @mclem.org @douglasrivlin.bsky.social
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Through multiple new rules on student visas, on OPT internships, and on work visas, the entire pipeline of high-skilled migration to America is being squeezed.
DHS Omits Describing H-1B Data Undermining Premise Of Immigration Rule share.google/Pa8j5s7ysoTz...
DHS Omits Describing H-1B Data Undermining Premise Of Immigration Rule share.google/Pa8j5s7ysoTz...
DHS Omits Describing H-1B Data Undermining Premise Of Immigration Rule
DHS omitted describing data in its immigration rule that showed filings for new H-1B petitions plunged after a $100,000 fee was introduced.
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August 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Through multiple new rules on student visas, on OPT internships, and on work visas, the entire pipeline of high-skilled migration to America is being squeezed.
DHS Omits Describing H-1B Data Undermining Premise Of Immigration Rule share.google/Pa8j5s7ysoTz...
DHS Omits Describing H-1B Data Undermining Premise Of Immigration Rule share.google/Pa8j5s7ysoTz...
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"As disconcerting as it is to understand that the American president is no longer leader of the free world, it’s even worse to realize that the American president is not indifferent to the free world. He is openly opposed to it."
Trump vs. The Leaders of the Free World
We’re the baddies.
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August 26, 2026 at 1:30 AM
"As disconcerting as it is to understand that the American president is no longer leader of the free world, it’s even worse to realize that the American president is not indifferent to the free world. He is openly opposed to it."
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Reminder: Dolly Parton helped fund the Moderna vaccine for COVID.
Dolly Parton, who helped fund the Moderna vaccine, gets a ‘dose of her own medicine.’ (Published 2021)
The country music star broke into song before she was inoculated, and urged her fans to “get out there and get your shot.”
www.nytimes.com
August 25, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Reminder: Dolly Parton helped fund the Moderna vaccine for COVID.
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We never should have started reporting imports and exports in the same trade report.
As made-up economic indicators go, even the old "misery index" (unemployment rate + CPI) is more meaningful than subtracting imports from exports.
As made-up economic indicators go, even the old "misery index" (unemployment rate + CPI) is more meaningful than subtracting imports from exports.
August 25, 2026 at 2:29 PM
We never should have started reporting imports and exports in the same trade report.
As made-up economic indicators go, even the old "misery index" (unemployment rate + CPI) is more meaningful than subtracting imports from exports.
As made-up economic indicators go, even the old "misery index" (unemployment rate + CPI) is more meaningful than subtracting imports from exports.
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After a judge struck down the $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax, Trump officials have proposed a broader tax. They assert the reason is no longer to restrict H-1B entry but to fund ICE and other immigration functions. @mclem.org @douglasrivlin.bsky.social
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DHS Immigration Rule Proposes A $103,265 Tax On New H-1B Visa Holders
The Trump administration is proposing a $103,265 tax on all petitions subject to the H-1B annual limit in a new immigration rule.
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August 25, 2026 at 2:31 PM
After a judge struck down the $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax, Trump officials have proposed a broader tax. They assert the reason is no longer to restrict H-1B entry but to fund ICE and other immigration functions. @mclem.org @douglasrivlin.bsky.social
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As much as "the economy is terrible for young people" is being over-hyped, it is true that the stagnation caused by slashing immigration means fewer opportunities for anyone just starting out.
Falling labor supply does NOT create opportunities for those who remain.
Falling labor supply does NOT create opportunities for those who remain.
August 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
As much as "the economy is terrible for young people" is being over-hyped, it is true that the stagnation caused by slashing immigration means fewer opportunities for anyone just starting out.
Falling labor supply does NOT create opportunities for those who remain.
Falling labor supply does NOT create opportunities for those who remain.
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NEW from @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social: "We conducted three focus groups—one each in April, June, and July—with Michiganders who had voted for Kamala Harris in 2024 and planned to vote in the Democratic primary for the Senate race." lnk.thebulwark.com/45BmYEP?utm_...
August 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
NEW from @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social: "We conducted three focus groups—one each in April, June, and July—with Michiganders who had voted for Kamala Harris in 2024 and planned to vote in the Democratic primary for the Senate race." lnk.thebulwark.com/45BmYEP?utm_...
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A $100K fee on Optional Practical Training would prevent international students from working in America. In response, “US companies would likely expand hiring overseas and shift more research & development out of the United States.” @mclem.org @adamposen.bsky.social
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New Immigration Plan Considered To Stop Students From Working In U.S.
The Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 fee on international students who want to work on Optional Practical Training.
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August 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
A $100K fee on Optional Practical Training would prevent international students from working in America. In response, “US companies would likely expand hiring overseas and shift more research & development out of the United States.” @mclem.org @adamposen.bsky.social
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A reminder to Bulwark readers in Michigan:
Tomorrow is an OPEN PRIMARY, open to all voters.
Primary electorates are the most difficult to predict, even in closed primaries. I make no predictions, but with the help of moderates of ALL political affiliations, the broad center can still hold.
Tomorrow is an OPEN PRIMARY, open to all voters.
Primary electorates are the most difficult to predict, even in closed primaries. I make no predictions, but with the help of moderates of ALL political affiliations, the broad center can still hold.
August 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM
A reminder to Bulwark readers in Michigan:
Tomorrow is an OPEN PRIMARY, open to all voters.
Primary electorates are the most difficult to predict, even in closed primaries. I make no predictions, but with the help of moderates of ALL political affiliations, the broad center can still hold.
Tomorrow is an OPEN PRIMARY, open to all voters.
Primary electorates are the most difficult to predict, even in closed primaries. I make no predictions, but with the help of moderates of ALL political affiliations, the broad center can still hold.
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Michigan's Democratic Attorney General, Dana Nessel, said that she will not attend the Michigan Democratic Convention because she would not feel safe.
Republicans who defy Trump often fear for their personal safety. The far left is doing the same to Dems.
The hatemongering is destroying America.
Republicans who defy Trump often fear for their personal safety. The far left is doing the same to Dems.
The hatemongering is destroying America.
July 31, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Michigan's Democratic Attorney General, Dana Nessel, said that she will not attend the Michigan Democratic Convention because she would not feel safe.
Republicans who defy Trump often fear for their personal safety. The far left is doing the same to Dems.
The hatemongering is destroying America.
Republicans who defy Trump often fear for their personal safety. The far left is doing the same to Dems.
The hatemongering is destroying America.
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True—where the silliness did the most damage.
But I don't want Democrats to get scared about supporting expanding legal immigration. In a lot of ways they are still more reluctant to do that than were the Reagan/Bush/McCain Republicans.
But I don't want Democrats to get scared about supporting expanding legal immigration. In a lot of ways they are still more reluctant to do that than were the Reagan/Bush/McCain Republicans.
July 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM
True—where the silliness did the most damage.
But I don't want Democrats to get scared about supporting expanding legal immigration. In a lot of ways they are still more reluctant to do that than were the Reagan/Bush/McCain Republicans.
But I don't want Democrats to get scared about supporting expanding legal immigration. In a lot of ways they are still more reluctant to do that than were the Reagan/Bush/McCain Republicans.
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We are doing something terrible to 1.3 million people while damaging America's economy, and DHS presents this with snarky dark humor:
"Your Free Trial of America has Ended"
"Your Free Trial of America has Ended"
July 28, 2026 at 2:05 AM
We are doing something terrible to 1.3 million people while damaging America's economy, and DHS presents this with snarky dark humor:
"Your Free Trial of America has Ended"
"Your Free Trial of America has Ended"
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Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate primary. How much weight does an endorsement hold, especially coming from someone who won the state twice?
@citizencohn.bsky.social on what Whitmer's endorsement means in the upcoming Democratic primary.
@citizencohn.bsky.social on what Whitmer's endorsement means in the upcoming Democratic primary.
July 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate primary. How much weight does an endorsement hold, especially coming from someone who won the state twice?
@citizencohn.bsky.social on what Whitmer's endorsement means in the upcoming Democratic primary.
@citizencohn.bsky.social on what Whitmer's endorsement means in the upcoming Democratic primary.
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Marc Rosenblum, DHS stat head, has resigned, leaving this message on Linkedin:
July 27, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Marc Rosenblum, DHS stat head, has resigned, leaving this message on Linkedin:
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Michael is known as one of those people who makes very astute observations. Too many of them have been disturbing lately, but that is not his fault.
Walking through the halls of Congress this morning, everywhere I see worry about the poison of political violence.
July 21, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Michael is known as one of those people who makes very astute observations. Too many of them have been disturbing lately, but that is not his fault.
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I really wish that a large fraction of the “ICE is still in X place” attention were being paid to stuff like this.
It’s not even about the people getting apprehended today. It’s about the people who DISENROLLED FROM THEIR LIVES out of fear and are now trying to pick back up.
It’s not even about the people getting apprehended today. It’s about the people who DISENROLLED FROM THEIR LIVES out of fear and are now trying to pick back up.
The world may have moved on from Minneapolis but its immigrant community continues to struggle.
We spoke to single mothers who hid from ICE for months, ran through their savings, and now can’t pay to renew their DACA applications. At least dozens are in this situation.
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We spoke to single mothers who hid from ICE for months, ran through their savings, and now can’t pay to renew their DACA applications. At least dozens are in this situation.
19thnews.org/2026/07/ice-...
Single mothers lost months of income hiding from ICE — and now can’t afford to renew immigration papers
They survived ICE's takeover in Minneapolis. But now their DACA protections are set to expire, leaving dozens scrambling to afford hundreds of dollars in fees to maintain their legal status.
19thnews.org
July 21, 2026 at 4:25 AM
I really wish that a large fraction of the “ICE is still in X place” attention were being paid to stuff like this.
It’s not even about the people getting apprehended today. It’s about the people who DISENROLLED FROM THEIR LIVES out of fear and are now trying to pick back up.
It’s not even about the people getting apprehended today. It’s about the people who DISENROLLED FROM THEIR LIVES out of fear and are now trying to pick back up.
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I can see there are people on here who think that academia must be exclusively controlled by people exactly like themselves. If you think that, it's a good idea to block me, because that is a poisonous view that will end up destroying our universities. And I will not sit by and watch that happen.
July 20, 2026 at 12:42 AM
I can see there are people on here who think that academia must be exclusively controlled by people exactly like themselves. If you think that, it's a good idea to block me, because that is a poisonous view that will end up destroying our universities. And I will not sit by and watch that happen.
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Intl. students, including PhDs, must finish degrees in 4 years. The only assurance from DHS in new rule is the right to file an extension. NFAP’s Mark Regets asks, “How is that a genuine assurance? Why take a chance on a US education?” @mclem.org @adamposen.bsky.social
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DHS Finalizes Immigration Rule That Imperils Status Of Many Students
The Trump administration has finalized an immigration rule that is expected to imperil the status of many international students.
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July 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Intl. students, including PhDs, must finish degrees in 4 years. The only assurance from DHS in new rule is the right to file an extension. NFAP’s Mark Regets asks, “How is that a genuine assurance? Why take a chance on a US education?” @mclem.org @adamposen.bsky.social
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We drive on the parkway and park on the driveway.
We call the system that is massively social (voluntary interactions between businesses, workers, investors, and consumers) "capitalism" despite capital being the least compensated part.
We call the centralized and LEAST social system "socialism".
We call the system that is massively social (voluntary interactions between businesses, workers, investors, and consumers) "capitalism" despite capital being the least compensated part.
We call the centralized and LEAST social system "socialism".
July 14, 2026 at 8:33 PM
We drive on the parkway and park on the driveway.
We call the system that is massively social (voluntary interactions between businesses, workers, investors, and consumers) "capitalism" despite capital being the least compensated part.
We call the centralized and LEAST social system "socialism".
We call the system that is massively social (voluntary interactions between businesses, workers, investors, and consumers) "capitalism" despite capital being the least compensated part.
We call the centralized and LEAST social system "socialism".
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On the 250th there is much to have pride in about America.
True patriotism now means standing up to say NO! to everything that MAGA wants America to become.
True patriotism now means standing up to say NO! to everything that MAGA wants America to become.
July 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
On the 250th there is much to have pride in about America.
True patriotism now means standing up to say NO! to everything that MAGA wants America to become.
True patriotism now means standing up to say NO! to everything that MAGA wants America to become.
This exactly right. Regardless of the legality, it is not in America's interest to make 1.3 million people here legally with TPS into illegals.
They contribute to America as workers, taxpayers, and parents of American citizens.
They contribute to America as workers, taxpayers, and parents of American citizens.
Gov. Mike DeWine on the Mullin v. Doe: "It's not in the U.S. interest, certainly not in Ohio's interest, to have people who are working every single day, who are supporting a family, who are buying houses, fixing up old houses, starting businesses — and yank them out…That is a huge, huge mistake."
June 28, 2026 at 10:17 PM
This exactly right. Regardless of the legality, it is not in America's interest to make 1.3 million people here legally with TPS into illegals.
They contribute to America as workers, taxpayers, and parents of American citizens.
They contribute to America as workers, taxpayers, and parents of American citizens.
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As the Debt-to-GDP ratio passes 1.0, it seems like a good time to repost NFAP's October 2025 estimate that Trump's immigration policy could lead to a ratio of 1.29 by 2035.
This is due to BOTH reduced GDP and increased Federal debt.
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/b...
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This is due to BOTH reduced GDP and increased Federal debt.
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/b...
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May 7, 2026 at 6:14 PM
As the Debt-to-GDP ratio passes 1.0, it seems like a good time to repost NFAP's October 2025 estimate that Trump's immigration policy could lead to a ratio of 1.29 by 2035.
This is due to BOTH reduced GDP and increased Federal debt.
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/b...
nfap.com/wp-content/u...
This is due to BOTH reduced GDP and increased Federal debt.
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/b...
nfap.com/wp-content/u...