The sanctions target infrastructure that enabled Russia-based ransomware attacks. The State Department announced the imposition of sanctions, in coordination with Australia and the U.K., against Zservers, “a Russia-based…
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Special 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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Treasury Department Places Sanctions Against Iranian Oil Network
The target entities are in China, India, and the United Arab Emirates. The Treasury Department announced new sanctions against an international network allegedly shipping Iranian oil to China.…
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Central American Nations Agree to Receive U.S. Deportations of Other Nationalities
Secretary of State Rubio welcomes agreements from El Salvador and Guatemala. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo agreed that his country would accept migrants deported from the United States no…
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Senator Places Blanket Hold on State Department Nominations
The move is a protest against President Trump’s changes to USAID. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii announced a blanket hold on all President Trump’s nominees passing through the…
Read MoreMembers of Congress Claim Legislative Authority Over USAID
Secretary of state currently acting director of the humanitarian aid agency. U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was an agency authorized by Congress, and certain members sent a…
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Read MoreState Department Halts Foreign Aid for Comprehensive Review
Secretary Rubio pauses all foreign assistance to ensure alignment with U.S. interests under the president’s agenda. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a pause on all U.S. foreign…
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Federal Agencies Hold Agriculture Recovery Fairs in North Carolina
Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
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Secretary of State Issues “One Flag” Order for U.S. Embassies and Outposts
The only exceptions that may be added to the American flag are the POW/MIA or Wrongful Detainee flags. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an order last week…
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