Amid nationwide protests, the administration clarified aspects of Friday’s immigration order. In a statement, Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly proclaimed “the entry of lawful permanent residents to be in the national interest,” suggesting that green card holders and other legal residents, “absent the receipt of significant derogatory information indicating a serious threat to public safety and welfare,” would not be affected by the order.
President Trump conducted telephone calls with the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. According to readouts, the calls focused on cooperation against terrorism in the region and safe zones for refugees. The President was scheduled to call the South Korean acting president this evening, but a readout was not made available as of 9:30 p.m. ET.
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President Trump conducted telephone calls with the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. According to readouts, the calls focused on cooperation against terrorism in the region and safe zones for refugees. The President was scheduled to call the South Korean acting president this evening, but a readout was not made available as of 9:30 p.m. ET.
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