State Department

White House 1 day ago

State Dept says G20 boycott tied to South Africa’s ‘government-sponsored discrimination’ against Afrikaners

Trump administration boycotts G20 summit in South Africa, citing alleged state-backed discrimination against White Afrikaners.

Marco Rubio 2 days ago

State Department revoked more than 80K nonimmigrant visas this year, including 8K student visas

The Trump administration revoked 80,000 nonimmigrant visas this year, citing criminal activity, including assault, theft and DUI as the primary reasons.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Bipartisan senators propose resolution on Trump admin's boat strikes

Fox News senior foreign policy correspondent Gillian Turner has the latest on a Senate resolution on military force and how Venezuela's president is?taunting President Donald Trump?on 'Special Report.'?

Donald Trump 2 days ago

Supreme Court hands Trump victory on transgender passport policy change

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to temporarily allow the State Department to require people to state their biological sex on new or renewed passports in a victory for the Trump administration.

Donald Trump 3 days ago

Trump State Department orders global visa crackdown under revived ‘public charge’ rule

Trump administration revives strict visa screening rules targeting applicants likely to use public benefits. New State Department guidance expands public charge provisions.

Africa 4 days ago

Trump admin ramps up Sudan peace effort as civil war leaves tens of thousands dead

Trump administration accelerates Sudan peace efforts as 30-month civil war leaves tens of thousands dead. U.S. forms international coalition to broker ceasefire between warring factions.

United Nations 5 days ago

UN under fire as USAID investigators probe Hamas diversion of aid to Gaza

USAID Office of the Inspector General is pursuing allegations that U.S. taxpayer dollars sent to the Gaza Strip were diverted to Hamas terrorists in the enclave.

Travel 6 days ago

Urgent advisory for safari destination warns of 'terrorist violence' and risk of 'unrest'

The State Department has upgraded Tanzania to a Level 3 travel advisory citing unrest, crime and terrorism risks. The new warning follows recent elections there.

Africa October 31

Trump designates Nigeria as 'country of particular concern' over widespread Christian persecution, killings

Christian persecution in Nigeria has ramped up dramatically as Islamist militants burn villages and kill thousands of believers in targeted attacks across the country.

Cuba October 30

Rubio says US is ready to offer 'immediate humanitarian aid' to people of Cuba impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledges "immediate humanitarian aid" to Cuba as State Department responds to effects of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.

State Department October 29

US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact

The State Department activated a Caribbean disaster response team following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with teams arriving Thursday to provide aid.

Marco Rubio October 25

Rubio reveals shared intelligence prevented possible Hamas attack, discusses international stabilization force

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses international stabilization force for Gaza as the Trump administration works to solidify Middle East peace agreement.

State Department October 24

Rubio ditches costly conference travel, slashes nearly $100M in Biden-era bloat

State Department slashes travel spending by nearly $100 million under Trump administration as part of broader budget-cutting efforts targeting overseas missions.

Opinion October 24

America’s allies are finally paying their fair share for defense. Now they must pay their bills

Foreign governments owe American companies billions in unpaid bills while violating trade agreements, prompting congressional calls for diplomatic action and accountability.

State Department October 22

American missionary kidnapped in Niger by suspected Islamist militants, sources say

Suspected Islamist militants have kidnapped an American missionary in the West African nation of Niger, U.S. official sources told Fox News.

State Department October 21

State Department blasts Dems over shutdown, says national security at risk amid Senate battle

The State Department issued a warning that the government shutdown will "impact U.S. foreign policy."

State Department October 18

State Department warns Hamas may violate ceasefire with attack on Palestinian civilians

Hamas faces potential consequences after the U.S. State Department says the group plans to violate its ceasefire with Israel by attacking civilians in Gaza.

Travel October 17

Urgent advisory for exotic destination warns of 'criminal gangs' and 'violent crime'

The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Madagascar due to rising crime and violent protests there that can turn dangerous without warning.

Donald Trump October 17

Labor unions sue Trump administration over social media monitoring of visa holders

Three labor unions sued the Trump administration, arguing that it violated the First Amendment rights of visa holders by searching their social media for specific viewpoints.

Digital Originals October 16

Revoking visas over Charlie Kirk assassination remarks supported by TPUSA attendees

College students at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Oklahoma are supportive of visa revocations for foreigners who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Europe October 16

Former security guard at US Embassy overseas is convicted of spying for Russia and Iran

A former U.S. Embassy security guard in Norway was reportedly sentenced to three years and seven months after allegedly spying for Russia and Iran.

Europe October 15

State Department aware of reports after American tourists attacked, 1 killed in popular seaside destination

State Department aware of reports from coastal town near Lisbon, Portugal, as Cascais police investigate after two Americans attacked, leaving one dead.

White House October 15

Trump admin cracks down on foreigners who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s killing: ‘Dangerous practice’

President Donald Trump called out far-left radicals for violence and terror as his administration cracks down on foreigners who mocked Charlie Kirk's death online.

State Department October 15

Pentagon advisor accused of hoarding classified docs placed on leave by prominent DC think tank

Ashley Tellis, who is accused of removing classified documents from secure locations and meeting with Chinese officials, was arrested over the weekend.

Charlie Kirk October 14

State Department revokes six visas over offensive Charlie Kirk assassination comments

The Trump administration took action against visa holders who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination, with officials encouraging reports of offensive online comments.

Crime October 14

State Department employee allegedly removed classified docs, met with Chinese officials

Ashley Tellis, a State Department employee and Department of War contractor, is accused of taking classified documents and meeting Chinese officials.

VIDEO October 13

Former State Department official reveals what could be a 'tall order' in Trump's Gaza peace plan

Former State Department senior advisor Christian Whiton breaks down security questions after President Donald Trump's brokering of Phase 1 of his peace plan on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Opinion October 12

I was kidnapped by Boko Haram, and survived. No thanks to the West's silence

I escaped Boko Haram but millions of others won't, unless the West finally acts. This is the genocide you’re not hearing about -- Nigeria’s war on its Christians

World October 9

US diplomat fired for romantic relationship with woman with ties to Chinese Communist Party

The State Department said it fired a U.S. diplomat who concealed his relationship with a woman who had known ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Afghanistan September 28

US and Qatar secure release of American citizen Amir Amiry from Afghanistan detention

U.S. citizen Amir Amiry was released from detention in Afghanistan on Sunday following months of joint negotiations between the U.S. and Qatar.