Trump threatens to ‘permanently pause’ migration to U.S. from ‘third-world’ countries

Former President Donald Trump announced plans to cancel all executive orders signed by President Biden, claiming they were not personally signed by Biden, which escalates his ongoing criticism of his predecessor. This announcement comes amid heightened tensions following a recent shooting incident involving members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump has announced plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, who is currently serving a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking. This decision comes ahead of the presidential election and raises questions about the implications of such a pardon on U.S.-Honduras relations.

A shooting incident near the White House on November 26, 2025, left two members of the West Virginia National Guard critically injured, with the alleged shooter identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national. In response, former President Trump announced a plan to implement a 'permanent pause' on immigration from impoverished countries, particularly targeting those from Afghanistan and other 'Third World Countries.'

President Trump announced via social media that he is 'cancelling' executive orders from the Biden administration that were signed using an autopen, a move that could significantly alter the regulatory landscape established by his predecessor.

President Trump announced via social media that he is 'cancelling' executive orders from the Biden administration that were signed using an autopen, a move that could significantly alter the regulatory landscape established by his predecessor. This statement reflects Trump's ongoing efforts to dismantle Biden-era policies.

President Trump has adopted a populist stance by blaming health insurers for the rising costs of healthcare, as he seeks to counter Democratic criticisms regarding the GOP's handling of healthcare affordability. This shift comes amid ongoing discussions in Congress about extending enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which are set to expire soon.

President Trump criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar in a recent Truth Social post, accusing them of failing to address immigration issues and gang activity in the state. Trump claimed that Walz's inaction stems from either fear or incompetence, highlighting ongoing concerns about crime and immigration in Minnesota.

The Trump administration is intensifying its focus on immigration issues following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that critically injured two members of the National Guard. The suspected shooter, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has prompted the administration to halt immigration from Afghanistan indefinitely and to review Afghan nationals who entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.