US Institute of Peace renamed after Trump
“Welcome to the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. The best is yet to come," the State Department said.
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Afghan national with alleged ISIS-K ties arrested near Washington
The department said US authorities later assessed some evacuees only after they had reached American soil.
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US pauses immigration applications from 19 countries, including Afghanistan
The memo says applicants may undergo additional security screening, interviews and assessments of potential inadmissibility.
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Afghan community holds vigil for US soldier killed in DC shooting
One attendee said he came to show that Afghan immigrants “are people of peace and law” and want to help.
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Trump says US asylum admissions for several countries will be halted for ‘a long time’
Trump said the United States should not admit people from countries he described as unstable or hostile.
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US releases list of six Afghan nationals accused in security-related cases, citing vetting concerns
“These are just a few of the criminals who have rewarded American generosity with violence,” the statement read.
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US vows to bar entry for those with terrorist ties after Afghan man’s arrest
The case has drawn renewed attention to the vetting process for Afghan nationals who entered the United States after the.
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US halts visa issuance for Afghan passport holders
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, shared the department’s announcement and reiterated the administration’s stance.
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Pakistan condemns US National Guard shooting as ‘act of terrorism’
“This targeted assault was undoubtedly a terrorist attack — a reprehensible act carried out on American soil,” the Foreign Ministry.
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US to weigh country of origin as risk factor in immigration vetting, including green card requests
The decision follows Wednesday’s fatal shooting of a National Guard member near the White House.