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US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence worldwide

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least 10 killed as Putin launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv’s drone exhibition

At least five people were killed in the city of Sloviansk, in addition to those in Kyiv

The Independent UK

Professor 'worried' after quote in 'AI' US government report 'justifying Cuba siege'

AN academic has revealed how he was “worried” after learning that he was cited in an official US State Department report which is seen as…

The National (Scotland)

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Antifa terrorism threat doesn't exist

The Trump administration made up a group to spread fear and conspiracy theories

Salon

The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist

The State Department on July 16, 2026, hosted what officials billed as a ministerial on the resurgence of left-wing political terrorism.

The Conversation

Trump’s State Department cites ‘blacklists’ and McCarthyism in memo labeling leftists ‘front groups’ for communist Cuba

New report approvingly cites Red Scare-era tactics to crack down on dissent from leftists including elected officials and the DSA

The Independent UK

Trump admin pushes aid for Afrikaners

Trump's State Department has prioritized aid for white South Africans and anti-communist organizations

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Lebanese army deploys to three southern villages under US-backed security framework

The Lebanese army began assuming security responsibilities in three southern villages on Monday under a US-backed pilot initiative, the State Department said. Operations in Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya mark the first implementation of a framework aimed at enabling a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament.

France 24

Trump Claims Iran 'Lost Everything' Right After They Kill 3 US Troops, Then Flees Press Mid-Sentence

Donald Trump cut off questions and walked away from reporters after being pressed about the length of his Iran war and the deaths of three US troops, insisting Tehran had 'lost everything' militarily.

International Business Times UK

State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Warning After Iran Kills Two US Troops

The US State Department has issued a worldwide travel warning after two US troops were killed in Jordan, urging Americans abroad to exercise increased caution amid rising threats linked to Iran.

International Business Times UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran will pay ‘many times over’ for US soldier deaths as Iran targets Kuwait

Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Wrapup: Congress’ July sprint off to a stumbling start

Republican leaders laid the groundwork for a final dash to pass partisan legislative priorities before August recess. But if this week was any indication, it won’t be an easy run. First, Washington was struck by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on July 11. Moving quickly, South Carolina…

Roll Call

Trump Administration Weighs $100,000 Green Card Bond Under Latest Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 bond for green card applications, as it intensifies its immigration crackdown.

Benzinga

Trump administration weighs $100,000 bond for some green card applicants

The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 bond for some green card applicants. This proposal aims to ensure immigrants can financially support themselves in the United States. Applicants would likely receive the bond back after becoming US citizens, which takes years. Immigration lawyers express concerns that this could prevent lower-income…

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International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Green Card Bonds Could Hit Indian Professionals Already Trapped by Visa Backlogs

The US State Department is considering a proposal requiring a $100,000 bond from certain overseas applicants for permanent residency, potentially adding financial strain to an already challenging process.

International Business Times UK

Green Card Bond Proposal Explained: Who Would Pay $100,000, When You Get It Back and Who Gets Shut Out

The State Department is weighing a $100,000 refundable green card bond that US families could front, returned only at citizenship, as new rules target Medicaid and SNAP users.

International Business Times UK

Marco Rubio Accuses Iran and Cuba of Funding Antifa: 'They Despise the West'

Marco Rubio warns of a rising threat from far-left extremism, linking it to Iran and Cuba, and calls for global counterterrorism efforts.

International Business Times UK

Trump Immigration Policy: State Department Weighing $100,000 Upfront Green Card Fee

The Trump administration is considering forcing some green‑card applicants abroad to post bonds of around $100,000, in a move critics say would turn US immigration into a 'pay‑to‑play' system.

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US rallies allies against what it calls resurgence of left-wing terrorism

The United States is hosting a global meeting on left-wing terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims this threat is experiencing a resurgence. Data suggests right-wing attacks have historically been more frequent in the US. Officials highlight Europe as an incubator for such transnational threats. The US administration targets groups…

Roll Call

Dems split on Massie effort to zero out Israel security aid

The House Wednesday shot down an amendment to a State Department spending bill that would have blocked billions in U.S. military aid to Israel, but a substantial number of Democrats voted to cut off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war machine. The chamber defeated Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment,…

Roll Call

Fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill passed by House

The House on Wednesday passed the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill shortly after rejecting an amendment that reignited Democratic fissures over Israel. In a mostly party-line 217-209 vote, the House passed the $47.3 billion National Security-State appropriations bill. That vote came on the heels of a vote earlier in…

Latin Times

Top State Department Official Says Venezuela Needs Time to Prepare Elections After Quakes, but 'Not Too Far Off'

Michael Kozak also addressed questions about opposition leader María Corina Machado, rejecting suggestions that Washington opposes her return to Venezuela

International Business Times UK

State Department Emails Reveal Confusion On Trump Administration Plan to Destroy $10 Million in Contraceptives

Internal emails reveal confusion within the Trump administration over plans to destroy contraceptives, highlighting misclassification issues and diplomatic challenges.

Benzinga

Marco Rubio Is Now Running More Jobs Than Anyone Since Henry Kissinger— and He's Adding Economic Diplomacy to the List This Week

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will convene the Economic Diplomacy Action Group, aka EDAG, for its first meeting on Wednesday, providing the Trump administration with a Biden-era forum to align trade, finance, development, and technology policy with U.S. foreign policy goals.

International Business Times UK

Rubio Pressures US Allies To Cut Ties With International Criminal Court or Face Sanctions and Visa Bans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned of sanctions and diplomatic measures against countries that support the ICC's jurisdiction over Americans.

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