Homeland Security Chief Calls for Expanded Travel Ban, Echoed by President

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has recommended expanding a national travel ban. She made the statement after a recent shooting incident involving a National Guard soldier. In her call for action, Noem described some immigrants as "foreign invaders." She did not specify which additional countries should face new travel restrictions. President Trump reposted Noem's statement on his social media platform. This signals his agreement with her position. The original travel ban, enacted in 2017, restricts entry from several nations. Noem's proposal seeks to widen those restrictions further.