Special Envoy Grenell has continued to engage in complex negotiations to return Americans from wrongful foreign detainment. President Donald Trump’s special presidential envoy for special missions Richard Grenell…
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State Department Updates Travel Warnings Ahead of Summer Months
The department has published advisories as Americans prepare for travel season. The State Department recently updated its travel advisories ahead of the summer months, the most popular season…
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Kuwait Releases Nearly Two Dozen American Detainees in Goodwill Gesture
Envoy Boehler celebrates the progress in obtaining the release of U.S. citizens in foreign prisons. The State Department announced that Kuwait released an additional 10 American prisoners at…
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American Citizen Freed From Detention in Belarus
Secretary of State celebrates the 47th U.S. citizen released since President Trump’s inauguration at a cabinet meeting. Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler announced that Belarus has…
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State Department Concerned Over U.S. Citizen’s Arrest in Thailand
He has been charged with insulting the nation’s monarchy and faces years-long sentences. The U.S. government expressed concerns over the arrest of American citizen Paul Chambers in Thailand…
Read MoreAmerican Woman Released from Taliban Detainment
Secretary Rubio welcomes Faye Hall home from Afghanistan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed American citizen Faye Hall back to the United States this week. She was detained…
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State Department Announces Release of American Held by Taliban
Secretary Rubio says the airline mechanic was imprisoned for two and a half years in Afghanistan. The State Department announced Thursday that George Glezmann has returned to the…
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State Department Updates Travel Advisories
Popular destinations of Turks and Caicos enforce strict gun laws. The State Department updated its travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands ahead of spring break, warning…
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President Trump Issues Proclamation on U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day
He said, “We send our love, prayers, and support to every American being held in captivity.“ President Donald Trump’s Proclamation on March 9 On this U.S. Hostage and…
Read MoreSpecial Envoy Negotiates Return of 6 Americans and Repatriation of Venezuelans
The previous administration had not even done a “wellness check” on the Americans detained in Venezuela. President Trump’s envoy for special missions, Ric Grenell, recently oversaw the deportation…
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