The Latest Breaking News from State Department

Is ICE Targeting Muslim Students? Lawsuits Mount After 1,400 Visas Suddenly Revoked

19 students studying in the US have filed lawsuits against ICE for wrongfully terminating their student visas. These cancellations might be part of Trump's crackdown on Pro-Gaza protestors.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20, 2025

Marco Rubio Brags About Defending Freedom of Speech While Eagerly Undermining It

The secretary of state, who aims to "liberate American speech," nevertheless wants to deport U.S. residents for expressing opinions that offend him.

Reason · Apr 18, 2025

UCLA Student Detained at Southern Border As Trump's Purge Of Student Visas Surges

A graduate UCLA student was detained at the San Ysidro border crossing while attempting to re-enter the country from Mexico.

Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025

Trump officials must testify after doing ‘nothing’ to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge rules

Lawyers for wrongfully deported Maryland father can depose officials over compliance with Supreme Court ruling to ‘facilitate’ his return to the United States

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

The Independent UK · 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.

International Business 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.

Latin Times · Apr 15, 2025

DOGE associate is made acting head of foreign assistance at the State Department, a US official says

The Trump administration has expanded the power of adviser Elon Musk’s government-cutting team over the State Department

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Trump Admin Seeks To Slash State Dept Budget By 48%, Layoffs Loom

An internal memo shows that the White House Office of Management and Budget proposed reducing the combined budget of the State Department and USAID to $28.4 billion — a $27 billion cut from the amount approved by Congress for 2025.

International Business Times · 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

Salon · Apr 15, 2025