US tightens visa checks for foreign journalists as Trump denies missile shortage

The U.S. Department of State announced it will examine the social‑media accounts of foreign journalists applying for visas, extending a policy that already requires visa applicants to disclose online presence. A spokesperson said the “online presence verification” is intended to ensure candidates meet U.S. law and do not pose a threat to national security.

President Donald Trump responded to reports that U.S. long‑range missile stocks were depleted, asserting on Truth Social that the United States has “massive quantities of munitions” and that “large amounts are being produced and sent to the United States as needed.” He warned that anyone leaking such information would face “long prison sentences.”