US to screen social media of visa applicants who spent time in Gaza US State Department cable reveals that social media posts could lead to screening for national security threats. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025
Lammy says Russia must accept ‘unconditional ceasefire’ after US-Europe talks The Foreign Secretary travelled to Paris for the first high-level discussions between British, French and White House officials since February. Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025
France Hails 'Positive Process' As Europe, US Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire France on Thursday hailed talks on the Ukraine war between top US and European officials during which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed a US peace plan. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2025
Macron hails Paris talks with top US officials on ending Ukraine war Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies meeting in French capital to exert pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire deal. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025
Marco Rubio, Who Once Endorsed TPS for Venezuelans, Now Says It Is 'Contrary to the National Interest of the United States' Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reversed his position on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, now describing the designation as "harmful to U.S. national interests". Latin Times · Apr 17, 2025
US officials arrive in Paris for critical talks with European leaders on Ukraine's future European leaders are meeting Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as a delegation from Kyiv. Euronews · Apr 17, 2025
Lammy expected in Paris as Ukraine talks set to continue US secretary of stare Marco Rubio and the president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff have travelled to the French capital for discussions. Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025
Macron to meet Trump aides in Paris for talks on Ukraine ceasefire US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a White House envoy were in Paris on Thursday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron over a ceasefire in Ukraine, as Washington and Europe seek common ground on ending the war. At the same time, Ukrainian officials were also in the French… Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2025
Vance undermines Trump on student visas International students, Vance recently argued, are "bad for the American dream" Salon · Apr 17, 2025
Trump signals support for EU-US trade deal amid mixed messages on Ukraine in Meloni White House visit – as it happened US president says deal will happen but ‘we are in no rush’; Trump and aide send mixed signals of progress on Ukraine minerals deal The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025
Macron hosts ‘excellent’ ceasefire talks with top US, European and Ukrainian officials Senior diplomats set to meet again in London next week after ‘very productive’ Paris summit to revive stalled efforts The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow accuses other countries of ‘trying to disrupt’ peace talks with US Russia continues aerial bombardment of Ukraine as Europeans gather in Paris to plead Kyiv’s case to top Trump allies The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
Trump admin closes State Department office battling foreign disinformation Marco Rubio claims office ‘spent millions of dollars to actively silence and censor the voices of Americans they were supposed to be serving’ The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
US Eliminates Unit Countering Foreign Disinformation The United States on Wednesday eliminated a key government agency that tracked foreign disinformation, framing the move as an effort to preserve "free speech." International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025 Macron To Meet Rubio, Witkoff Amid Transatlantic Tensions French President Emmanuel Macron will on Thursday meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve Witkoff, the Elysee palace said, as transatlantic tensions soar over the war in Ukraine.
Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025 Florida Public Universities to Collaborate with ICE to Find Potential Undocumented Migrants Florida has become the only state to enter an agreement with ICE to track down students who are potentially in the U.S. illegally.
The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025 US claims student’s activism could ‘undermine’ Middle East peace Green-card holder Mohsen Mahdawi, 34, arrested at appointment where he was meant to take citizenship test
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Trump administration proposes closing entire embassies and consulates as it seeks to shrink US footprint: report A preliminary FY2026 budget proposal reportedly suggests closing 10 embassies and 17 consulates
Latin Times · Apr 15, 2025 Dozens of Immigrant Students in Florida Have Had Their Visas Revoked As Marco Rubio's State Department Crackdown Continues At least 29 international students across Florida have had their visas revoked in recent weeks
International Business Times · Apr 15, 2025 Trump Eyes Near 50 Percent Cut In State Dept Budget: US Media The US State Department is expected to propose an unprecedented scaling back of Washington's diplomatic reach, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday, shuttering programs and embassies worldwide to slash the budget by almost 50 percent.
Latin Times · Apr 15, 2025 Marco Rubio Could Be Directed To Slash Almost Half Of The State Department's Funding: Report The Trump administration has reportedly proposed cutting the combined budgets of the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by nearly half.
Salon · Apr 15, 2025 Rubio pushes Trump's theocratic purge In a new war on federal workers, State Department employees are told to snitch on people with Pride flags
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 China retaliates with travel restrictions on US officials after Tibet visa curbs Beijing lashes out at Washington’s ‘arbitrary visa restrictions on Chinese officials’
Reason · Apr 14, 2025 Salvadoran President Says He Won't Return Kilmar Abrego Garcia And while U.S. officials admit the deportation was a mistake, they say they're not obliged to bring him back—despite the Supreme Court's ruling.
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 Trump administration has no evidence Tufts student was tied to antisemitism or terrorism before ICE arrest, State Dept. memo says ACLU attorneys say government lawyers have not shared any evidence to back up claims supporting her removal