WASHINGTON —

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is halting all decisions for individuals seeking asylum "until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible," USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow announced on Friday.

Meanwhile, the State Department is pausing the issuance of visas for all individuals traveling on Afghan passports. Advertisement

These are just some of the restrictions that the Trump administration has rolled out since two National Guard members were shot on Wednesday in what authorities are calling a targeted attack. Authorities said the alleged shooter is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old from Afghanistan.

It is renewing scrutiny of a resettlement program under the Biden administration intended to protect Afghans who assist

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