Foreign tourists from dozens of countries that typically enjoy easier entry requirements may soon have to provide five years of their social media history when entering the U.S., according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection notice published Wednesday.

The big picture: The Trump administration has erected new barriers to legally immigrating and obtaining visas — but this plan, published to the Federal Register, targets tourists who generally don't need a traditional visa to enter the U.S.

Driving the news: The proposed plan for tourists cited a day-one executive order from President Trump that called for vetting "to the maximum degree possible." • The proposal states that CBP will add social media as a mandatory data element for those filing an Electronic System for Travel Authoriz

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