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Trump Administration Eyes Travel Ban Expansion to 30 Countries

12/3/2025

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The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban from 19 to about 30 countries after a shooting incident involving two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supports a comprehensive travel ban due to immigration concerns.
The administration has suspended visa processing for Afghan nationals and paused asylum decisions for all nationalities.
The proposed changes would extend a previous proclamation aimed at restricting entry from certain Asian and African nations, citing terrorism and vetting issues.
The Department of Homeland Security will announce the new list of affected countries soon.

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The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban from 19 to about 30 countries after a shooting incident involving two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supports a comprehensive travel ban due to immigration concerns.
The administration has suspended visa processing for Afghan nationals and paused asylum decisions for all nationalities.
The proposed changes would extend a previous proclamation aimed at restricting entry from certain Asian and African nations, citing terrorism and vetting issues.
The Department of Homeland Security will announce the new list of affected countries soon.