Trump Announces Revised Travel Restrictions, Criticizes Fed

President Trump unveiled a revised travel ban today, affecting citizens from more than a dozen countries. The administration claims the new restrictions are necessary for national security, citing concerns about vetting processes in the affected nations. Critics argue the policy is discriminatory and will harm international relations.

The announcement coincided with the release of a weaker-than-expected jobs report. The report showed a slowdown in hiring, raising concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. In response, President Trump publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing the Fed of hindering economic growth by maintaining high interest rates. Economists are divided on whether the Fed's policies are to blame for the slowdown, with some pointing to other factors such as global economic uncertainty and trade tensions. The new travel restrictions and ongoing economic concerns are likely to be major topics of discussion in the coming weeks.