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Trump administration sets lowest-ever cap on refugee admissions to U.S.

In this photograph taken on September 2, 2025, Afghan refugee girl Shayma is pictured during an interview with AFP at her residence in Islamabad. Her family had been scheduled to fly to the U.S. in February, before the Trump administration suspended most refugee admissions. (AFP via Getty Images)
In this photograph taken on September 2, 2025, Afghan refugee girl Shayma is pictured during an interview with AFP at her residence in Islamabad. Her family had been scheduled to fly to the U.S. in February, before the Trump administration suspended most refugee admissions. (AFP via Getty Images)

This article was originally published on October 30, 2025.

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