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Immigration 4 days ago

DOJ calls for tips on employers favoring foreign workers in hiring practices

The Department of Justice asks Americans to report discriminatory visa practices that harm workers, particularly job ads preferring H-1B visa holders over citizens.

Ukraine 5 days ago

Witkoff meets Ukraine officials in New York ahead of emergency UN Security Council meeting: 'Very productive'

EXCLUSIVE: White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian officials in New York City Friday for “very productive and constructive" talks ahead of Kyiv’s emergency U.N. Security Council meeting, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital has learned.

Israel 5 days ago

Rubio denies visas to Palestinian leaders for UN General Assembly, citing terror support

Marco Rubio signs off on blocking visas for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials from attending September's U.N. General Assembly in New York.

China 6 days ago

US agencies distance themselves from Chinese-founded PDF software

Multiple federal agencies, including State Department and Missile Defense Agency, terminated contracts with Chinese-founded PDF software company Foxit.

Marco Rubio August 27

House Democrats call on Rubio to allow injured children from Gaza into US following visa halt

More than 140 House Democrats wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to allow children injured in Gaza to enter the U.S. to receive emergency medical care.

Antisemitism Exposed August 25

US ally summons Trump ambassador over 'unacceptable' antisemitism allegations

U.S. ambassador Charles Kushner faces a diplomatic rebuke from France over his letter linking Palestinian state recognition to antisemitic incidents.

Immigration August 23

Rubio's major immigration move praised by conservative experts: 'Long overdue'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pauses commercial truck driver work visas citing safety concerns after fatal Florida accident raises questions about driver qualifications.

Illegal Immigrants August 22

Over 55 million visa holders subjected to continuous vetting amid Trump admin crackdown

The State Department is subjecting more than 55 million visa holders to continuous vetting as the Trump administration escalates its immigration crackdown.

Marco Rubio August 21

Rubio pauses worker visas for truck drivers after deadly Florida crash involving illegal immigrant kills 3

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is pausing worker visas for commercial drivers following a deadly Florida Turnpike accident involving an illegal immigrant.

VIDEO August 19

Mike Pompeo tears into bad press over Zelenskyy meeting: They were ignorant before, now they're just malicious and anti-Trump

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo analyzes what's next in peace negotiations in Ukraine and gives the White House advice on negative coverage of President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 'America Reports.'

State Department August 18

Rubio’s State Department yanks more than 6K student visas due to assault, burglary, support for terrorism

EXCLUSIVE: The State Department has pulled more than 6,000 student visas as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration and ramps up social media screening.

State Department August 16

State Department stops issuing all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza

The State Department announced on Saturday that it decided to halt all visitor visas for Gazan individuals while conducting thorough review of medical-humanitarian visa issuing process.

VIDEO August 15

Mike Pompeo advises Americans not to 'overread' this part of Trump and Putin's meeting

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo evaluates President Donald Trump's remarks about his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Travel August 13

Taliban marks four years in power by luring young female influencers to boost tourism

Taliban-run Afghanistan welcomes travelers with female tour guides leading groups as critics say tourism promotion masks ongoing human rights violations against women.

Caribbean August 12

Feds unseal charges against 'Barbecue,' Haitian gang leader with $5M bounty on his head

State Department offers $5 million reward for arrest of Haitian gang leader Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier as he faces federal conspiracy charges.

South Africa August 12

State Department report condemns South Africa over 'extrajudicial killings' in annual human rights report

The U.S. State Department criticized South Africa for reports of extrajudicial police killings and violence against Afrikaner farmers in an annual human rights review released Tuesday.

Human Rights August 12

Venezuela human rights hit new low as US puts $50M bounty on Maduro's head: State Department

State Department documents escalating killings, torture and repression in Venezuela following disputed 2024 election as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government targets opposition.

World Religions Christianity August 10

White House responds to surge in Christian persecution crisis across sub-Saharan Africa

The White House and State Department work to address Islamic State-allied attacks on Christians in sub-Saharan Africa following massacres in Nigeria and DRC.

State Department August 9

Trump nominates State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce as UN deputy representative

Tammy Bruce, a U.S. State Department spokesperson, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to become the next U.N. deputy representative.

Crime August 7

AG Bondi offers $50M for arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Pam Bondi offers $50 million bounty for Nicolás Maduro's capture as United States accuses Venezuelan president of corruption and aiding drug cartels.

Aid August 7

$93 million in aid to fight malnutrition headed to 12 African countries, Haiti, State Dept says

New $93 million food aid initiative will provide ready-use therapeutic food to combat child malnutrition across Haiti and 12 African countries until June.

State Department August 4

US considers requiring visa bonds of up to $15,000 for certain applicants from high-risk countries

New visa bond proposal targets countries with high overstay rates, requiring $5,000-$15,000 bonds for business and tourist visa applications.

United Nations August 1

US report urges UN agency's shutdown over Hamas ties, Oct 7 terror links

State Department report reveals U.S. seeks full dismantling of UNRWA, citing Hamas ties, Oct. 7 involvement and refusal to return funds. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital obtained the unreleased assessment.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash July 31

Rubio blasts 'dishonest' Democrats for tying him to 'fake' Trump-Russia collusion allegations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizes Democrats as 'dishonest' for making claims connecting him to Trump-Russia collusion allegations and disinformation efforts.

Iran July 31

US, UK and a dozen other nations call out Iran attempts to ‘kill, kidnap, harass’ citizens

More than a dozen Western countries, including US, U.K., issue joint statement calling out Iranian intelligence services for targeting citizens in assassination and kidnapping plots.

VIDEO July 29

Tammy Bruce warns Russia needs to 'take Trump seriously' after moving deadline

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce discusses former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev's response to President Donald Trump moving his ceasefire deadline as the president continues securing trade deals. 

TAIWAN July 28

Trump's reported snub of Taiwan president spurs concerns over deference to China

The Trump admin is reportedly prohibiting Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from stopping over in New York City while en route to diplomatic meetings in Central America.

VIDEO July 28

Relief efforts will not stop in Gaza despite hostages still being held

State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce discusses the relief efforts the Trump administration has made to assist the people of Gaza on 'The Story.'

Africa July 27

Iran's Africa activities pose 'significant threats to US national security'

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch joins State Department in warning about Iran's expanding influence in Africa through uranium acquisition, weapons sales and religious indoctrination.

Venezuelan Political Crisis July 27

Rubio rips Venezuela's Maduro as 'narco-terrorist' leader threatening US one year after disputed election

Secretary of State Marco Rubio shreds Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, calling him leader of narco-terrorist group Cartel de los Soles.