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Marco Rubio Directs State Department To Examine Visa Applicants' Social Media Accounts

Starting immediately, consular officers must refer certain student and exchange visitor visa applicants to the "fraud prevention unit" for a "mandatory media check"

Latin Times

US Approves $5.58 Bn Fighter Jet Sale To Philippines

The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China.

International Business Times

Former top judge condemns ‘unjustifiable interference’ by Trump over UK free speech

Lord Sumption, the former head of the UK Supreme Court, has lashed out after it was revealed the US State Department had attacked Britain, citing concerns about ‘freedom of expression’ in the UK

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Trump administration notifies Congress of planned USAID reorganisation

The US State Department has also announced staff cuts as it seeks to dismantle the aid agency and absorb its functions.

Al Jazeera

Pete Hegseth's Carelessness and Dishonesty Mirror Hillary Clinton's

The defense secretary, who shared information about imminent U.S. air strikes in a manifestly insecure group chat, thought Clinton should be prosecuted for her careless handling of sensitive information.

Reason

US Drops Bounties On Top Afghan Taliban Officials

The United States has removed multimillion-dollar bounties on leaders of Afghanistan's feared Haqqani militant network, including the current Taliban interior minister, the State Department and the Taliban government said.

International Business Times

US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for peace in Ukraine

While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration.

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US warns Iraq to crack down on Iranian-backed militant groups

‘The government of Iraq must ensure it has command and control of all security forces’ within its borders, State Department declares

The Independent UK

Trump Admin Proposes USAID Overhaul, Seeks More Humanitarian Aid Power For State Department: Reports

The Trump government is reportedly floating a proposal that will completely revamp the way the U.S. distributes foreign aid. The plans include the elimination of multiple bureaus under the USAID, as well as the transition of other programs into the State Department.

International Business Times

New JFK assassination files: What was revealed about Oswald and CIA plots?

New files released on Tuesday don’t shed new light on Kennedy’s assassination. But they reveal details about CIA plots.

Al Jazeera

The Latest: DOGE official to take USAID leadership role despite department helping to dismantle it

According to an email obtained by The Associated Press, a senior official at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is taking a leadership role at the U.S. Agency for International Development, giving DOGE direct authority over an agency it has worked to dismantle

The Independent UK

DOGE official is taking a leadership role at USAID, an email obtained by AP says

A senior official at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is taking a leadership role at the U.S. Agency for International Development, according to an email obtained by The Associated Press

The Independent UK

After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help

An organization of American veterans, Afghans who fled their country and other volunteers has stepped up to help Afghans at risk of being stranded overseas

The Independent UK

Passport Applicants May Have To Affirm That They Are 'Not Required To Register' As Sex Offenders

The proposed State Department policy would add to the irrational burdens that registrants face.

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Latin Times

New Details From Inside Rubio's Tense Meetings With Musk Over USAID Cuts Revealed

New details have emerged about discussions between Marco Rubio and Elon Musk over cuts at the State Department

The Conversation

I study refugees, and here are the facts on the history and impact of refugee resettlement in the US

Refugees haven’t been welcome in the United States since the first day of President Donald Trump’s second term, when he signed an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 90 days. Despite a February 2025 federal court order to resume refugee resettlement, the administration has said that won’t…

Roll Call

Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO.

Al Jazeera

Most of the world’s population is breathing dirty air: Report

IQAir study finds that Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and the Democratic Republic of Congo have the dirtiest air.

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The Independent UK

State Department official boosted fake rumor about Rubio’s sexuality and called him ‘low IQ’ in since-deleted tweets

Conservative Darren Beattie was appointed by Rubio last month to be the acting undersecretary for public diplomacy and public affairs

The Independent UK

Scholars stranded in America and abroad amid funding freeze of state department programs

The State Department has frozen funding indefinitely for thousands of scholars participating in long-established cross-cultural programs connecting the U.S. to other parts of the world

The Independent UK

ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, his lawyer says

A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead last spring's protests at Columbia University has been arrested by federal immigration agents

The Independent UK

Marco Rubio unleashes his fury on Elon Musk in heated cabinet meeting, report says

Trump silently watched much of the exchange between his Secretary of State and DOGE leader, the report says

International Business Times

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration To Expedite Partial Repayment Of $2B USAID Debts

A deadline has been set for Monday to repay the amounts owed to at least nine aid groups that filed a lawsuit after President Donald Trump halted all U.S. foreign assistance.

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Plans to Use AI to 'Revoke' Visas of Students Who Appear 'Pro-Hamas' on Social Media

Marco Rubio is spearheading a new initiative, dubbed "Catch and Revoke," aimed at canceling visas for foreign nationals who express support for Hamas online.

Latin Times

Marco Rubio to Impose Visa Restrictions on Foreign Government Officials Accused of Aiding Unlawful Immigration

"Countries along migratory routes must do their part to prevent and deter the transit of aliens seeking to illegally enter the United States," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement

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