Steve Inskeep

The strength of the restrictions we're applying depends on the severity of the threat posed.

As in his first term, the president targeted numerous countries. So what's the goal?

As in his first term, the president targeted numerous countries. So what's the goal?

As in his first term, the president targeted numerous countries. So what's the goal?

And the U.S. and Iran talk about a nuclear deal. President Trump once canceled a nuclear agreement, favors a new one, and brought in a third player. Is there some way Russia could help? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.

And the U.S. and Iran talk about a nuclear deal. President Trump once canceled a nuclear agreement, favors a new one, and brought in a third player. Is there some way Russia could help? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.

And the U.S. and Iran talk about a nuclear deal. President Trump once canceled a nuclear agreement, favors a new one, and brought in a third player. Is there some way Russia could help? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.

When President Trump signed a travel ban eight years ago, it was one of his signature moves and it caused nationwide convulsions.

When President Trump signed a travel ban eight years ago, it was one of his signature moves and it caused nationwide convulsions.

When President Trump signed a travel ban eight years ago, it was one of his signature moves and it caused nationwide convulsions.

NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordonez covered the first Trump term and is covering the second and is with us once again. Franco, good morning.

NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordonez covered the first Trump term and is covering the second and is with us once again. Franco, good morning.

NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordonez covered the first Trump term and is covering the second and is with us once again. Franco, good morning.

Good morning, Steve.

Good morning, Steve.

Good morning, Steve.

What did the president sign this time?

What did the president sign this time?

What did the president sign this time?

Yeah, Trump signed an order that will completely stop the travel to the U.S. by the citizens of 12 countries. Now, they include Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Citizens from seven other countries will be subject to partial bans. They include Cuba, Sierra Leone, and Venezuela. All this goes into effect on Monday. What was the justification?