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Some Republicans express views on restrictions for Afghans coming to the U.S

By Ximena Bustillo
Published December 13, 2025 at 4:43 AM PST

The Trump administration has paused visas and other programs allowing Afghans to come to the U.S. legally, including those who helped American troops. Some Republicans are pushing back.

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Ximena Bustillo
Ximena Bustillo is a multi-platform reporter at NPR covering politics out of the White House and Congress on air and in print.
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