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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U.S. and Mexico Reach Agreement to Improve Rio Grande Water Deliveries
Mexico pledges to increase water transfers to address treaty shortfalls by October. The State Department reported that Mexico has agreed to boost its Rio Grande water deliveries to…
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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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State Department Imposes More Sanctions in Iran as Nuclear Talks Proceed
Secretary Rubio says the move is necessary to curb the country’s oil profits and sanctions evasion tactics. The State Department announced new sanctions against Iran last week in…
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