The U.S. State Department has delayed implementing an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, which aimed to restrict travel from 43 countries. The order, titled *”Protecting the United States from foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats,”* set a March 21 deadline for a report on screening and vetting measures. However, the deadline was missed.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed the delay, stating, *”We’re working on what the executive order asked for… whether or not they meet the standard of security and vetting that’s required for entry into the United States.”* She emphasized that while no new date has been set, efforts are ongoing.

Trump’s plan involves a three-tier system: full travel bans, visa restrictions, and a 60-day compliance window for certain countries—though this deadline now remains open-ended. Bruce clarified, *”Because there’s not a date, it doesn’t mean that it’s not being worked on.”*
As part of the policy, 22 countries must provide detailed traveler information to the U.S. The status of these requirements remains uncertain due to the indefinite delay.