The new policy is intended to support embassy staffing and family unity without expanding the federal workforce. The U.S. State Department has introduced an exemption to the federal…
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State Department Plans to Trim 3,400 U.S. Staff in Restructuring Effort
Layoffs and resignations will address redundancy and trim down several bureaus. The State Department is implementing a major internal restructuring that will result in more than 3,400 U.S.-based…
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U.S. Embassy Warns Dating Apps Used to Kidnap U.S. Citizens in Mexico
The agency issued a warning for Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, and Nuevo Nayarit. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Mexico warned travelers this past week that criminals have been…
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Secretary Rubio Submits Revisions to State Department Overhaul
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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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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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 Announces Closure of Over 130 Offices
Secretary Rubio says, “We are reversing decades of bloat and bureaucracy at the State Department,” The U.S. State Department is planning to close 132 offices, a 17 percent…
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State Department Reviewing Arrest of Security Detail Member in Brussels
The security supervisor traveling with Secretary of State was detained and released by local police. The State Department announced that it is reviewing the arrest of a Diplomatic…
Read MoreU.S. Embassies Issue Warnings to European Visa Applicants
Officials outline the risk of deportation to those who “promote Hamas” and “acts of rebellion.” U.S. Embassies located in over 17 European countries have made social media posts…
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