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Meet Trump's Incredibly Confusing New National Security Cabinet

Establishment hawks will be running the State Department and National Security Council, but Trump has peppered in some antiestablishment mavericks too.

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U.S. airlines are now banned from flying into this country

Some have already halted flights.

The Street

At the Races: The Leftovers - Roll Call

For the most part, candidates who decided to try, try again in 2024 after losing in 2022 simply lost, lost again.

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Abolish the NSA and CIA

Ending these unaccountable agencies would safeguard civil liberties and improve intelligence gathering.

Reason

US issues travel warnings for surprising Caribbean cruise ports

The US State Department wants travelers to understand why they need to be more wary in some ports that have generally been considered safe.

The Street

MAGA fumes over "disaster" Trump pick

Trump "might as well give Liz Cheney the State Department," one critic charged after Marco Rubio report

Salon

State Department Unable To Share Messages With Trump Transition Team

Challenges in State Department's communication with Trump's team due to delays in MOUs impacting coordination with foreign governments.

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The Classic Neocons Are Out, but They Might Still Get What They Want

Even without Mike Pompeo and Nikki Haley, the Trump administration still could be heading for regime change in the Middle East.

Reason

U.S. government issues travel warning for 3 more cruise ports

The State Department is urging Americans to be cautious when they visit these three cruise ports.

The Street

US Secretary Of State Reassures State Department Workforce

US Secretary of State Blinken reassures State Department employees of their value and dedication amidst transition concerns.

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Amb. Stephen Mull Appointed To Oversee Biden-Trump Transition

Ambassador Stephen Mull appointed by Secretary Blinken to oversee transition at State Department. Importance of peaceful transfer of power highlighted.

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Trump's Former Iran Envoy Criticizes Biden's Iran Policy

Former Iran envoy Brian Hook discusses Biden's view on Iran as a source of instability in the Middle East and Trump's strategy to isolate and weaken Iran.

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US diplomats brace as Trump plans foreign policy shake-up in wider purge of government

Analysts say it is hard to separate the president-elect’s bluster from his actual plans but it’s clear his priority is to bin many of Joe Biden’s policies

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Brian Hook To Lead State Department Transition Team For Trump

Brian Hook expected to lead State Department transition team for Trump. Uncertainty surrounds transition activities at the department.

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US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country

An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran for months now

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Iran Detains Iranian-American Journalist Amid Rising Tensions

Iran detains Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh, believed to be a bargaining tool. State Department condemns unjust imprisonment practices.

International Business Times

Russia Sentences Former U.S. Consulate Worker To Prison For Nearly 5 Years

Robert Shonov was accused of 'gathering information about the special military operation' in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russia sentences former US consulate worker to nearly five years in prison

US had condemned arrest of Robert Shonov, who worked for more than 25 years in the now-shuttered mission in Vladivostok.

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The Independent UK

Russia sentences former US consulate worker to nearly 5 years in prison

A court in Russia’s far-eastern city of Vladivostok has convicted a former U.S. consulate worker charged with cooperating with a foreign state and sentenced him to four years and 10 months in prison

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Shaheen poised to make history on Senate Foreign Relations - Roll Call

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., will make history next year by becoming the first woman among leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations panel.

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House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Biden Administration Over Housing Costs

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenas Biden-Harris administration for information on housing illegal immigrants using taxpayer funds.

The Street

State Department ups travel warning for popular holiday destination

The government agency warns that it may have “limited ability to assist” citizens in the country.

The Street

Urgent travel advisory tells Americans to ‘depart now’

The State Department warns, the “U.S. Embassy may not be able to assist citizens who choose to remain.”

International Business Times

US Threatens To Block Israel Aid Without Gaza Improvements

The United States warned Israel on Tuesday that it could withhold some of its billions of dollars in military assistance unless it improves aid delivery to the war-battered Gaza Strip within 30 days.

Fortune

Former U.S. agent Tigran Gambaryan denied bail by Nigeria as family and supporters decry unjust detention

Gambaryan’s employer Binance said the company is “deeply disappointed.”

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