WASHINGTON - New details are emerging about President Donald Trump's plans to address immigration and refugees, hours after his first joint address to Congress.
He is expected to sign a new executive order today.
U.S. officials say the new order removes Iraq from the original list of seven Muslim countries targeted in the original order that was struck down by a federal appeals court.
The decision to remove Iraq reportedly came after pressure from the Pentagon and the State Department, which pointed out the country's role in fighting the Islamic State.
Last night's speech to Congress marked a change in tone for the president, who largely stayed on script and by most reviews seemed more "presidential."
He reiterated his push for extreme vetting of all immigrants.
"It is not compassionate, but reckless, to allow uncontrolled entry from places where proper vetting cannot occur," said Trump. "Those given the high honor of admission to the United States should support this country and love its people and its values. We cannot allow a beachhead of terrorism to form inside America - we cannot allow our Nation to become a sanctuary for extremists."
Earlier in the day, Trump appeared to soften his stance on illegal immigration.
In a private meeting, he told reporters that he's open to a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigants..
But his address to Congress did not reflect that softer tone.