President Donald Trump is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term, signing a proclamation Wednesday night preventing people from a dozen countries from entering the United States.

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

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Citing national security concerns, President Donald Trump on Wednesday banned citizens of 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East, from entering the United States and restricted access for citizens of seven other nations, resurrecting and expanding a hallmark policy of his first term.

Live updates and the latest news on the president's feud with Musk and Trump's call with China's Xi Jinping amid trade tensions between the two countries.

As President Donald Trump sat in the Oval Office on Thursday with Germany’s leader at his side, he lamented his soured relationship with Elon Musk, his adviser-turned-social media antagonist. Trump said he was “very disappointed” with Musk after the billionaire former backer lambasted the president’s signature bill of tax cuts and spending plans.

President Donald Trump responded to Elon Musk's criticism of his "big, beautiful bill" with disappointment as Musk responded on X.

A Guatemalan man identified as O.C.G. has been flown back to the United States after a judge determined he had been wrongfully deported to Mexico without the chance to contest his removal.

The man, who had been deported to Mexico, is the first known deportee to be returned by the Trump administration after a judicial order.