The U.S.’s population growth is slowing as immigration has declined amid President Donald Trump’s deportation push and stricter border policies. 

According to new Census Bureau data, the drop-off is the biggest since the COVID-19 pandemic. From July 2024 to July 2025, the population of the United States grew by 1.8 million people (about 0.5%). This was mostly driven by immigration: During that period, the U.S. added 1.3 million immigrants. This is a steep........

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