Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from State Department

House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast Discusses Aid Freeze

House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast prioritizes national security through purging, restructuring, and accountability measures within State Department an...

Marco Rubio's First Foreign Trip as Secretary of State to Focus on Countering China in Panama

The visit follows Trump's pledge to "take back" the Panama Canal, as China's growing influence in Latin America sparks concerns among Republican leaders.

Latin Times · Feb 1, 2025

State Dept. to employees: Axe pronouns

State Department higher-up Tibor Nagy said the move was made to comply with Trump's EO on gender

Salon · Jan 31, 2025

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

US Government Agencies Order Removal Of Gender Pronouns From Emails

US government agencies are removing gender pronouns from email signatures to comply with an executive order, sparking concerns about freedom of speech impl...

Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most?

The decision comes as President Donald Trump pushes for all government departments to prioritise ‘America First’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025

Biden targeted the online right-wing terrorism threat − now it’s up to Trump

In the waning days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of State took its first major step against terrorism groups primarily focused on what is called “accelerationism” – the effort to inspire independent followers to engage in violence in ways that broadly destabilize society. The U.S. government has long…

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2025

The White House's 'Feverish Dream' About $50 Million for Condoms in Gaza

The Trump administration made an extreme claim about wasteful foreign aid that just wasn't true.

Reason · Jan 29, 2025

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

State Department Doubles Down On Foreign Aid Freeze

State Department upholds foreign aid freeze with waivers for humanitarian assistance, causing operational challenges for humanitarian organizations.

Pauses on U.S. foreign aid and local grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

The Trump administration has made or initiated major policy changes that impact nonprofits and their missions in its first week

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Trump Implements Sweeping Changes In Federal Government

President Trump's second term brings swift and far-reaching changes in federal agencies, sparking debate and concern.

State Department told to ‘downplay’ Black History Month to back Trump’s anti-DEI order: report

Vague guidance asks State Department officials to celebrate ‘individual contributions’ to American history while maintaining the ‘spirit’ of Trump’s anti-DEI programs

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Trump DEI Rollback May Block State Department From Observing Black History Month

The State Department will reportedly forgo openly observing Black History Month due to Trump policies that dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2025

US Issues Highest-Level Travel Warning For Mexico Border Town

U.S. issues Level 4 travel warning for Tamaulipas, Mexico due to violence. Americans urged to avoid area and take precautions.

A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here's how

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

The Latest: White House to pause federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday

The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending

Antony Blinken To Release Book On Diplomatic Challenges

Antony Blinken's upcoming book will provide insights into global crises during his tenure as Secretary of State under President Biden.

House Democrats Express Concern Over State Department Actions

Democratic House Foreign Affairs Committee members express concerns to Secretary of State Rubio over State Department actions affecting foreign assistance ...

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Hundreds of US visa appointments canceled in Colombia following spat over deportation flights

Visa appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia have been canceled following a dispute over deportation flights that nearly turned into a costly trade war between both countries

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Pauses U.S. Foreign Assistance

The U.S. has paused foreign aid to align with 'America First' agenda, reviewing programs for effectiveness.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2025

US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand

US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine.

State Department Suspends Processing 'X' Gender Marker On Passports

State Department stops accepting 'X' gender markers on passport applications, aligning with an executive order recognizing only male and female sexes.

Latin Times · Jan 25, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Instructs Staff to Freeze Passport Applications With X Gender Marker, Says 'Sex is Not Changeable': Report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the State Department to freeze passport applications with X gender markers or gender identity changes, enforcing an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump to limit federal identification to biological sex classifications.

US State Department Freezes Foreign Assistance Worldwide

US State Department freezes foreign assistance worldwide, impacting global aid programs.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025

Trump Admin Orders Immediate Stop to All Foreign Aid, But Makes Special Exception for Israel

The U.S. froze nearly all foreign aid under Secretary of State Marco Rubio's directive, sparing only Israel and Egypt, a decision that's sparked geopolitical and legal concerns.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide

The State Department has frozen new funding for almost all U.S. aid programs worldwide, making exceptions to allow humanitarian food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt to continue

1 … 45 46 47 48

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

National Security Council

229 stories

Foreign Affairs

186 stories

The Office of Management and Budget

63 stories

House Foreign Affairs Committee

48 stories

Bloomberg Philanthropies

37 stories

Nonprofits

19 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.