Donald Trump has designated drug cartels as “terrorists”. This is dubious: unlike al-Qaeda or Islamic State, cartels kill people in pursuit of a commercial goal (selling drugs), not a political one. But polls suggest that American voters are happy to use the label for drug gangs https://t.co/AaS0bcnUXC ...

Immigration & Policy - The US new administration's executive order 14163 paused Afghan immigration processes, affecting families awaiting relocation to the US [3] - The pause impacted numerous individuals in the same immigration process [3] Security Risks & Humanitarian Concerns - Individuals with family members who worked for the US military face significant danger from the Taliban and other terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan [5] - Over 15 terrorist groups, including ISIS and al-Qaeda, are active in Afghanistan under the Taliban's influence [5] - These groups pose a threat to those associated with the US military [5] - The speaker expresses deep concern for the safety of family members in Afghanistan due to their association with US forces [5] Personal Impact - The speaker's family underwent extensive application processes, including background checks, interviews, biometric screening, and medical checks in December 2020 [2] - The family was prepared for relocation to the US via Qatar before the immigration pause [2] - The speaker feels responsible for the potential harm to their parents and expresses a strong desire to see them [4]