World Jul 15 What Trump’s new plan for Ukraine weapons might mean for the war The U.S. plans to sell Patriot missile batteries — systems ideal for shielding territory against incoming missile attacks — and other weapons to European allies that would be transferred to Kyiv.
Politics Jul 11 State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan The cuts have been roundly criticized by current and former diplomats who say they will weaken U.S. influence and its ability to counter existing and emerging threats abroad.
Politics Jul 10 U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says Rubio said he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed a "new and different approach" Thursday.
Politics Jul 09 Trump’s sweeping tariffs may overshadow Rubio’s official trip to Asia The Trump administration is seeking to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China's growing influence in the region. Trump on Monday sent notice to several countries about higher tariffs if they don't make trade deals with the U.S.
Nation Jul 08 AI tech used to impersonate Rubio in messages to foreign and U.S. officials The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using AI-driven technology.
Politics Jun 27 WATCH: Rubio hosts peace deal signing ceremony between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo The peace deal is due to be signed in Washington on Friday afternoon. It has been lauded by U.S. President Donald Trump as "a big day for the world."…
Politics Jun 19 State Department resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to their social media The department says consular officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the United States, its government, culture, institutions or founding principles.
World Jun 11 U.S. prepares to move nonessential personnel from Baghdad embassy due to potential regional unrest The United States is drawing down the presence of people who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East due to the potential for regional unrest, the State Department and military said Wednesday.
Politics Jun 05 WATCH: State Department briefing addresses sanctions on ICC judges, Trump’s new travel ban The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza and in the West Bank.
Education May 28 U.S. stops scheduling foreign students’ visa interviews while expanding social media vetting A U.S. official said Tuesday the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews.