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Trump administration considers adding 36 countries to travel ban

The Trump administration was considering adding 36 new countries to its travel ban list, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on January 24, 2020. This potential expansion of the travel restrictions, which were initially applied to seven countries and later adjusted, was part of a broader review to enhance vetting processes for visa applicants from countries deemed as high-risk for terrorism. The list of countries under consideration included Belarus, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania, among others. The decision to expand the travel ban was influenced by the administration's ongoing efforts to tighten national security measures and was expected to face significant legal and political challenges if implemented.

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