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US State Department has yanked more than 175k visas under Trump administration so far

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said more than 100,000 visas have been revoked under the department's continuous vetting program, with DUIs among the primary criminal offenses prompting action against foreign nationals. FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas during President Donald Trump's administration so far. The announcement comes less than two years since Trump started his second term. "Under President Trump, the United States Department of State has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals who violated the terms of their visas, committed crimes, called for violence against U.S. citizens, defrauded Americans, abused our immigration system, or endangered national security," the State Department noted. FOREIGN DRUNK DRIVERS COULD FACE SWIFT BOOT OUT OF COUNTRY U

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Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination

Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reports on the U.S. State Department's worldwide caution alert for Americans, citing tension in the Middle East and the potential for escalation, on ‘Fox Report.’ Americans planning travel to Israel…

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Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination

Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reports on the U.S. State Department's worldwide caution alert for Americans, citing tension in the Middle East and the potential for escalation, on ‘Fox Report.’ Americans…

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Aug 25, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump admin moving to revoke visas from potentially hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers | CNN Politics

The Trump administration is moving to revoke visas from potentially hundreds of thousands of foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The planned action would go after people who came…

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Aug 24, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Birth tourism scams draw sweeping crackdown as visa revocations climb

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Fox News Digital that the Trump administration is ramping up efforts to curb birth tourism. The State Department is cracking down on a popular form of visa fraud through a…

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Aug 22, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa ban struck down by judge | CNN Politics

The Trump administration’s ban on visas for immigrants from 75 countries was struck down by a federal judge on Friday, who ruled it was “contrary to law” and outside the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco…

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US state department has canceled more than 175,000 visas since Trump’s return to office

Revocations targeted foreign nationals who allegedly broke terms of their visas, government says The US Department of State has canceled more than 175,000 visas since Donald Trump returned to office, quadrupling the…

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US State Department has yanked more than 175k visas under Trump administration so far

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said more than 100,000 visas have been revoked under the department's continuous vetting program, with DUIs among the primary criminal offenses prompting action against foreign…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 30, 2026

Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reports on the U.S. State Department's worldwide caution alert for Americans, citing tension in the Middle East and the pot

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 25, 2026

The Trump administration is moving to revoke visas from potentially hundreds of thousands of foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The planned action would go after people who came to the US on…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 24, 2026

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Fox News Digital that the Trump administration is ramping up efforts to curb birth tourism. The State Department i

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 22, 2026

The Trump administration’s ban on visas for immigrants from 75 countries was struck down by a federal judge on Friday, who ruled it was “contrary to law” and outside the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In January,…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 11, 2026

Revocations targeted foreign nationals who allegedly broke terms of their visas, government says The US Department of State has canceled more than 175,000 visas since Donald Trump returned to office, quadrupling the pace of revocations…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 10, 2026

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said more than 100,000 visas have been revoked under the department's continuous vetting program, with DUIs among the prim

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