Trump Gives Banks Ridiculous Order as Immigration Crackdown Ramps Up (opens in new tab)

Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will require U.S. banks to take a closer look at their clients’ citizenship details.The Tuesday order, titled “Restoring Integrity To America’s Financial System,” directs bank regulators and the government agencies to look into the legal status of people applying for credit cards, loans, or opening bank accounts.“My Administration will not tolerate national security and public safety risks caused by illicit cross-border financial activity, nor w...