Trump's Latest: More Countries to be Added to US Travel Ban

The United States is preparing to broaden its travel restrictions to cover over 30 countries, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. These measures will affect both immigrants and non-immigrants, including tourists, students, and business visitors.

The expansion builds on an existing list of 19 nations already subject to travel limits: Afghanistan, Burma, Burundi, Chad, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Yemen. Noem did not disclose which additional countries would be included.

Immigration advocates and lawmakers criticized the move, noting that applications from the currently restricted countries could be blocked, and naturalization ceremonies for affected individuals may also be canceled.

I wont provide exact numbers, but the list will exceed 30, and the president continues to review potential additions, Noem stated in a Fox News interview. The expansion represents a continuation of heightened immigration policies following recent security incidents in Washington, DC.

Additional Highlights from US Policy and Legal Developments

The Supreme Court is set to evaluate the legality of a presidential executive order on birthright citizenship, initially blocked after being issued at the start of Trump's second term. The order aims to reinterpret a longstanding constitutional provision.

In international military news, two survivors of a US airstrike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean were killed during a subsequent attack. Video shown to US senators indicated the men were unarmed and unaware of the second strike.

The US National Security Strategy has expressed support for Europes far-right movements, framing it as part of efforts to counter immigration and EU integration trends.

The CDC advisory panel recommended limiting hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns, signaling a shift from decades-long public health guidelines.

A federal judge approved the release of grand jury materials from the 2006-2007 Epstein investigation, following the enactment of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

The State Department issued new guidance instructing consulates to deny visas to individuals involved in censorship or suppression of protected expression in the United States.

Representative Ilhan Omar criticized Trumps remarks about Somali Americans, describing them as racially motivated and reflecting his awareness of political struggles.

Other Key Developments

• Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in an $82.7 billion deal.
• Federal court challenges over the deployment and authority of national guard troops in Los Angeles continue.
• Immigration enforcement actions have led to arrests and scrutiny of professors, protesters, and individuals in connection with recent raids and demonstrations.
• Donald Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC.

Author: Harper Simmons