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State Department January 28, 2025

Rubio's State Dept caps migration-heavy 1st week with Colombia deportation win: 'America will not back down'

A diplomatic victory against Colombia on Sunday capped the end of a busy week for new Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the subject of immigration.

Donald Trump January 26, 2025

Rubio pauses foreign aid from State Department and USAID to ensure it puts ‘America First’

The Trump administration paused all foreign aid and urged USAID to follow in step or face disciplinary action for not complying with the freeze.

Belarus January 26, 2025

Secretary of State Rubio hails release of US prisoner in Belarus as controversy hangs over nation's election

President Donald Trump's new Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Belarus under Joe Biden has since been released.

Afghanistan January 25, 2025

Rubio demands answers with 2 more Americans reportedly held by Taliban

Two Americans remain in Taliban custody after a two-for-one prisoner exchange the Biden administration negotiated before departing the White House.

Israel January 24, 2025

Israel’s military will remain in Lebanon as ceasefire deadline nears

Israel said its forces will remain in southern Lebanon after UN and Lebanese forces moved too slowly under the truce with Hezbollah established in November, which remains unfulfilled.

Politics January 22, 2025

Danish lawmaker addressing EU tells Trump to ‘f--- off’ over Greenland bid

President Trump ruffled feathers with his plan to buy Greenland, and a Danish MEP is pushing back in a coarsely worded response put in 'words [he] might understand.'

State Department January 22, 2025

State Department blocks pride, BLM flags from embassies, outposts with 'one flag policy'

The U.S. State Department reportedly adopted a new policy under the Trump administration that blocks U.S. embassies and outposts from flying Pride and Black Lives Matter flags.

State Department January 17, 2025

Trump won't wait for Senate confirmations to shake up State Department: source

President-elect Donald Trump is planning to immediately shake up the State Department by moving new officials into top roles.

Secretary of State January 17, 2025

Writer dragged out of Blinken's final press conference: 'You're hurting me!'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference quickly devolved into chaos Thursday, after reporters had to be forcibly removed from the event, including one who was carried out, when they began shouting at Blinken and accusing him of "genocide."

Trump's First 100 Days January 16, 2025

Trump transition team asks 3 State Department officials to resign: report

President-elect Trump's transition team has reportedly asked three senior diplomats to leave their roles before Trump takes office, which could signify plans to make major changes to U.S. foreign policy.

United Nations January 15, 2025

US foes Iran, Russia, other UN diplomats exempt from NYC congestion pricing as taxpayers forced to foot bill

The U.S. State Department has exempted U.N. diplomats and missions in New York City from paying new congestion fees according to recent guidance published by the government.