The US is seeking to significantly expand its vetting of social media accounts for people who want to enter the country. In 2019, during President Donald Trump’s first term, the US imposed a requirement that visa applicants disclose their social media accounts.

The State Department renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, urging an immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism and detention risks.

WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - A U.S. travel association, a top Democrat, and would-be travelers from Europe and Australia are bristling at President Donald Trump's new plan to require many foreign visitors using the visa waiver program to provide social media handles used over the past five years.