Secretary Rubio said the changes are intended to empower regional bureaus and embassies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revised his proposed overhaul of the State Department after pushback…
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State Department Announces Reopening of U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Syria
The move indicates warming relations between the United States and Middle Eastern countries. Syria reopened its United States ambassador’s residence this past week after closing the facility 13…
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President and Secretary of State Restructure National Security Council
The workforce is being reduced and much of its power has been transferred to the Departments of State and Defense. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco…
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Secretary of State Pauses Student Visa Interviews
The vetting process going forward will include social media screening. The State Department took a significant step to implement social media vetting for student visa applicants on Tuesday,…
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Secretary of State Responds to Downgraded Russia-Ukraine Talks
He reiterates that there’s no military solution to the Ukraine war, only a diplomatic one. Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to the downgraded peace talks after it…
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State Department Places Additional Sanctions on Chinese and Iranian Entities
The administration imposes secondary sanctions for the third straight day. The United States has imposed more sanctions this week against third parties who allegedly advanced Iran’s nuclear weapons…
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Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State
Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State
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President Trump Visits Saudia Arabia
He will also meet with leaders in Qatar and United Arab Emirates this week. President Donald Trump is in the Middle East this week to discuss trade and…
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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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State Department Reviews Visa Status of Columbia University Protestors
The school suspended 65 anti-Israel demonstrators after they took over the library. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the State Department would review the student visas of…
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