The U.S. passport dropped from the world's top 10 most powerful list for the first time in the 20-year history of a key rankings index.

Why it matters: The declining strength of the U.S. passport since its No. 1 spot in 2014 "signals a fundamental shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics," per a statement from Christian Kaelin, chairman of Henley & Partners and creator of the Henley Passport Index that was released this week. • "Nations that embrace openness and cooperation are surging ahead, while those resting on past privilege are being left behind." • The slide comes amid an immigration crackdown by President Trump's administration that saw the State Department announce that it's reviewing the records of more than 55 million U.S. visa holders for potential violations. And

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