The administration gave the nations 60 days to fix concerns, according to a State Department cable. The president already imposed a full or partial ban on citizens of 19 countries.

President Donald Trump's administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters.

Public safety, national security, and the need to protect the integrity of the U.S. immigration systems are the main reasons behind the White House's decision to shortlist 36 more nations for a possible travel ban.