The move resets the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to levels that are more achievable with conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles.
This, however, is not the first time that Trump has floated the idea of abolishing the federal income tax.
The announcement, made on Truth Social, immediately drew scepticism from legal scholars, who noted that presidents of both parties have long used the device for routine paperwork.
Chellaney said that the terrorist attack by 29-year-old Afghan refugee, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been “weaponised by Trump to justify further tightening of immigration controls”.
He rejected calls from conservative groups to dismantle the programme altogether: “I’m not in the school of thought that we should shut down the H-1B Program… that would actually be very bad.”
The announcement follows a recent advisory by the US aviation regulator, which warned major airlines of a “potentially hazardous situation” in Venezuelan airspace due to a “worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around” the country.
The administration has also suspended all asylum rulings with immediate effect
Posted on Truth Social, the post was framed as a sweeping cancellation of Biden’s actions, signalling a possible new front in Trump’s effort to reverse his predecessor’s executive legacys
He also said the US would end federal benefits and subsidies for “noncitizens,” adding that he would “denaturalise migrants who undermine domestic tranquillity
The Operation Allies Welcome resettlement programme was set up by Biden after the US military withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021 that led to the rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the country's takeover by the Taliban.
South Africa completed its G20 presidency this year, highlighting infrastructure financing, global South priorities and climate resilience, which was boycotted by Washington.
The incident has reignited debate around Operation Allies Welcome, the massive evacuation and resettlement initiative launched in August 2021 after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Biden ordered the Homeland Security to lead the programme to support vulnerable Afghans.
The order, issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), took effect immediately and brought every pending Afghan-related request to a halt
The change comes at a time when national parks are struggling with staff cuts, budget issues and damage from the recent government shutdown, during which no fees were collected.
Scott Kupor, Director of the OPM, confirmed the disbanding of DOGE, stating, "That doesn't exist," when asked about the department's current status. He further clarified, "It is no longer a 'centralised entity'," marking the first public acknowledgement of the unit's closure from the Trump administration.
Trump applauded Mamdani’s win and signalled he now wants him to succeed. “The better he does, the happier I am,” he said
In one of his most detailed analyses in recent years, Dalio wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that both investors and policymakers are ignoring “the simple mechanics” behind how bubbles form and ultimately burst.
A little-known 2015 deal revealed Beijing’s hidden buying spree and pushed America to overhaul foreign-investment rules
He pointed out that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have separately concluded their own defence pact, while US Senator Marco Rubio has indicated that Washington is exploring a “stronger strategic partnership” with Pakistan.
“The Chips Act was a disaster,” Trump said. “Chip makers are all coming back… and maybe even the majority of the chip making in the world will be right in the United States.”
The proposed crackdown follows Trump’s announcement of “tremendous” sanctions against Russian oil giants Lukoil and state-owned Rosneft. The penalties, set to take effect November 21, come as the Kremlin refuses to negotiate an end to its war in Ukraine.





