Some naturalization ceremonies for people that were set to be sworn in as U.S. citizensย from the 19 countries that have been put on theย Trump administration'sย new travel ban list have been placed on pause, according to multiple sources.
The United States has paused all pending immigration applications from 19 "countries of concern," meaning that even applicants with pending green card applications will be subject to a pause and review, following the shooting ofย two National Guard membersย in Washington, D.C.
Pete Hegsethย barely squeaked throughย a grueling Senate confirmation processย to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wary of the Fox News Channel host and skeptical ofย his capacity, temperament and fitnessย for the job.