Trump framed the new restrictions, which primarily target African and Asian countries, as necessary to fortify national security and combat terrorism.

President Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions.

President Donald Trump has enacted a significant new travel ban, barring individuals from 12 predominantly Muslim-majority and African nations from entering the United States. This move, announced Wednesday,