Trump administration policy
Trump Expands US Travel Ban: Complete List of 27 Countries Facing Full and Partial Restrictions
Dec 17, 2025 05:16 pm CST
President Trump has expanded the US travel ban to include Palestine and seven other new countries, citing national security concerns and inadequate vetting capabilities. The expanded ban now includes 20 countries under full restrictions and 19 nations facing partial visa limitations, primarily affecting immigrant, tourist, student, and exchange visitor visas. The White House justifies these measures by pointing to security threats, unreliable documentation systems, and weak information sharing protocols.
New US Visa Restrictions Target Applicants with Chronic Health Conditions Like Obesity and Diabetes
Nov 07, 2025 11:13 pm CST
The Trump administration has implemented new visa guidelines allowing officials to deny US residency applications from foreign nationals with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. This State Department directive instructs consular officers to evaluate whether applicants with certain medical conditions might become a "public charge," requiring them to assess if applicants can afford potential healthcare costs without seeking government assistance.
US Blocks Export of Nvidia's Advanced Blackwell AI Chip to China Amid Tech Restrictions
Nov 05, 2025 05:35 am CST
The Trump administration has officially confirmed it will not allow Nvidia to sell its most sophisticated AI chip, the Blackwell, to China, reinforcing US technology export restrictions. This decision follows President Trump's earlier statements reserving advanced semiconductor technology for domestic use, highlighting ongoing tensions in US-China technology trade relations.
Trump Defends Aggressive ICE Operations: "Haven't Gone Far Enough" on US Immigration Enforcement
Nov 03, 2025 10:03 am CST
President Trump defended controversial immigration enforcement tactics in a recent CBS "60 Minutes" interview, stating ICE raids "haven't gone far enough" despite protests and rights violation allegations. His administration continues pushing for mass deportations with National Guard support, facing legal challenges from Democratic-led cities where enforcement efforts have intensified.
Indians Excluded from US Green Card Lottery Until 2028: Immigration Pathways Narrow Under Trump Administration
Oct 17, 2025 11:14 am CST
Indian nationals will be ineligible for the US Diversity Visa lottery until at least 2028 due to high immigration volumes exceeding the program's threshold of 50,000 immigrants over five years. With 127,010 Indians immigrating to the US in 2022 alone, Indians must now pursue alternative pathways including H-1B conversion, investment-based immigration, or family sponsorship, all of which face increasing restrictions under the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Trump Administration Plans Chip-Based Tariff System on Imported Electronics to Boost US Manufacturing
Sep 27, 2025 02:00 pm CST
The Trump administration is developing a novel tariff strategy that would tax imported electronic devices based on their semiconductor chip content, aiming to incentivize domestic manufacturing. This previously unreported plan would affect products ranging from toothbrushes to laptops, potentially impacting consumer prices while advancing the administration's goal of reducing dependence on foreign-made semiconductor products critical to national and economic security.