WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed executive actions calling for a military buildup and new vetting procedures that he said would prevent “radical Islamic terrorists” from entering the U.S., making the announcements in his first official visit to the Pentagon. Mr. Trump signed the actions after overseeing a ceremonial swearing-in for Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in the Hall of Heroes, dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients, and...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 27, 2017 21:56 UTC