In an effort to respond to security concerns after the Paris attacks, the Obama administration on Monday announced changes to the US program that lets tourists from nearly 40 countries into the country without a visa. The announcement comes as lawmakers from both parties point out that the “visa waiver” program could pose a greater security threat than the more hot-button issue of resettling Syrian refugees across the nation. The current program permits passport holders from 38 countries, including Belgium and France, to enter the United States without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. “If a terrorist is going to try to come into this country, they’re much more likely to use loopholes in...
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