US administration advances executive orders on citizenship and trims diplomatic missions
US President Donald Trump has signed new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship while the State Department moves to close five overseas diplomatic missions.
United States President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and curbing birth tourism, revisiting contentious immigration measures following previous judicial scrutiny.
At the same time, the US Department of State formally notified Congress of plans to close five diplomatic missions and consulates across Asia, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean. While officials cited cost-cutting measures, analysts and observers have raised concerns that the diplomatic withdrawal could create strategic vacuums and facilitate expanding foreign influence in those regions.
The policy adjustments coincide with broader domestic debates over the administration's governance approach and economic trajectory. A recent survey by the Financial Times indicated that a majority of registered voters feel worse off financially under the current administration, amid ongoing scrutiny surrounding the extensive use of executive authority to bypass traditional institutional procedures.
Sources: Avaz, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Danas, N1, Vijesti.