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This Caribbean Island Just Got a Level 3 U.S. Travel Advisory-Here's What It Means for Travelers

Trinidad and Tobago faces a Level 3 travel advisory due to rising crime rates.

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The U.S. Has 21 Countries On Its 'Do Not Travel' List-What Travelers Should Know

The U.S. has expanded its 'Do Not Travel' advisory list, now including 21 countries for severe travel risks.

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US news

This Caribbean Island Just Got a Level 3 U.S. Travel Advisory-Here's What It Means for Travelers

Trinidad and Tobago faces a Level 3 travel advisory due to rising crime rates.

Former State Department analyst pleads guilty to embezzling more than $650K

A former State Department analyst embezzled over $650,000, abusing her authority to write checks to herself and others.

fromThe Atlantic

6 days ago

Media industry

Everything Is the 'Twitter Files' Now

Darren Beattie is leveraging State Department resources for a perceived political witch hunt against critics and disinformation researchers.

#trump-administration

Marco Rubio and Elon Musk Had Knock-Down, Drag-Out Fight on Thursday and Trump Sided With Rubio

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio had a heated confrontation during a Cabinet meeting, with President Trump stepping in to support Rubio.

Trump draft order calls for drastic restructure of state department

The Trump administration is proposing a radical restructuring of the State Department, affecting key diplomatic operations and signaling a shift from multilateral engagement.

I Just Heard This from You': State Department Spokeswoman Learns of Major Cabinet Shake-Up From Reporters

Mike Waltz is appointed as U.S. Ambassador to the UN, while Marco Rubio becomes acting National Security Adviser.

USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

Trump administration plans to terminate nearly all USAID employees.

The agency's functions are being transferred to the State Department.

Staff can choose to remain active or take voluntary leave.

The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights

The Trump administration is reducing the scope of annual human rights reports, removing critiques of international governments' abuses.

Big Changes at the U.S. State Department

The Trump administration's changes in foreign policy are unsettling veteran diplomats at the State Department.

Marco Rubio and Elon Musk Had Knock-Down, Drag-Out Fight on Thursday and Trump Sided With Rubio

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio had a heated confrontation during a Cabinet meeting, with President Trump stepping in to support Rubio.

Trump draft order calls for drastic restructure of state department

The Trump administration is proposing a radical restructuring of the State Department, affecting key diplomatic operations and signaling a shift from multilateral engagement.

I Just Heard This from You': State Department Spokeswoman Learns of Major Cabinet Shake-Up From Reporters

Mike Waltz is appointed as U.S. Ambassador to the UN, while Marco Rubio becomes acting National Security Adviser.

USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

Trump administration plans to terminate nearly all USAID employees.

The agency's functions are being transferred to the State Department.

Staff can choose to remain active or take voluntary leave.

The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights

The Trump administration is reducing the scope of annual human rights reports, removing critiques of international governments' abuses.

more#trump-administration

Big Changes at the U.S. State Department

The Trump administration's changes in foreign policy are unsettling veteran diplomats at the State Department.

#marco-rubio

Marco Rubio announces cancellation of most USAid programs live

USAID cancels 83% of its programs, reallocating funds to State Department.

Darren Beattie, acting under secretary, has a controversial past and has insulted Rubio.

Critics Call Rubio's Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values

Marco Rubio's restructuring plan will significantly reduce the State Department's focus on human rights and democracy, merging key offices into other departments.

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State Department to cut thousands of staff, shutter more than 100 foreign offices

The State Department plans to lay off 2,000 staffers and close 132 offices abroad, signaling significant cuts under the 'America First' strategy.

Right-wing politics

State Department Budget Cuts Don't Go Far Enough

The State Department is undergoing reorganization under Secretary Marco Rubio, aimed at reducing bureaucracy and aligning the agency with new political ideologies.

fromThe Washington Post

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Rubio unveils sweeping reorganization of State Department

Marco Rubio's plan aims to overhaul the State Department, reducing bureaucracy and aligning it with the 'America First' agenda.

Privacy professionals

State Department moves cyber and intelligence bureaus under agencywide reorg

State Department restructured its Bureau of Cyberspace to focus more on economic growth and cybersecurity after a significant reorganization.

Marco Rubio announces cancellation of most USAid programs live

USAID cancels 83% of its programs, reallocating funds to State Department.

Darren Beattie, acting under secretary, has a controversial past and has insulted Rubio.

Critics Call Rubio's Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values

Marco Rubio's restructuring plan will significantly reduce the State Department's focus on human rights and democracy, merging key offices into other departments.

fromNew York Post

fromThe American Conservative

State Department to cut thousands of staff, shutter more than 100 foreign offices

The State Department plans to lay off 2,000 staffers and close 132 offices abroad, signaling significant cuts under the 'America First' strategy.

Right-wing politics

State Department Budget Cuts Don't Go Far Enough

The State Department is undergoing reorganization under Secretary Marco Rubio, aimed at reducing bureaucracy and aligning the agency with new political ideologies.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Rubio unveils sweeping reorganization of State Department

Marco Rubio's plan aims to overhaul the State Department, reducing bureaucracy and aligning it with the 'America First' agenda.

Privacy professionals

State Department moves cyber and intelligence bureaus under agencywide reorg

State Department restructured its Bureau of Cyberspace to focus more on economic growth and cybersecurity after a significant reorganization.

Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department

The draft White House executive order aims to drastically restructure the State Department by eliminating Africa operations and key offices.

The changes include potential layoffs of foreign service officers and a shift to using artificial intelligence for operations.

6 months ago

Artificial intelligence

The AI journey at State

The State Department is significantly enhancing its operations through AI integration across various domains, focusing on security, infrastructure, and workforce engagement.

Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department

The draft White House executive order aims to drastically restructure the State Department by eliminating Africa operations and key offices.

The changes include potential layoffs of foreign service officers and a shift to using artificial intelligence for operations.

6 months ago

Artificial intelligence

The AI journey at State

The State Department is significantly enhancing its operations through AI integration across various domains, focusing on security, infrastructure, and workforce engagement.

US news

In Burisma Letter, Hunter Biden Sought Support from State Department

Hunter Biden sought U.S. government assistance for Burisma while his father was Vice President.

US news

Pete Marocco, Who Helped Gut Foreign Aid for Trump, Leaves State Department

Pete Marocco's departure from the State Department reflects ongoing controversies around U.S. foreign aid policies.

His critics emphasize the negative impact of his leadership on global aid efforts.

US news

In Burisma Letter, Hunter Biden Sought Support from State Department

Hunter Biden sought U.S. government assistance for Burisma while his father was Vice President.

US news

Pete Marocco, Who Helped Gut Foreign Aid for Trump, Leaves State Department

Pete Marocco's departure from the State Department reflects ongoing controversies around U.S. foreign aid policies.

His critics emphasize the negative impact of his leadership on global aid efforts.

Duke star Khaman Maluach could be deported under new Trump policy - after losing Final Four heartbreaker

South Sudanese visa holders, including Duke's Khaman Maluach, may face deportation due to new regulations by the State Department.

fromNew York Post

Hunter Biden got Obama State Department to help Burisma subsidy, new bombshell letter shows: 'See where our interests may overlap'

Hunter Biden received State Department assistance for Burisma from the Obama administration, underlines his political connections.

Study Abroad Funding Is Paused, Leaving Some Students Stranded

Funding pause on international grants affects thousands of students' study-abroad experiences and financial stability.

There's Something Very Sketchy Going on With the Government Trying to Buy $400 Million in Armored Teslas

Concerns over potential conflict of interest arise from planned $400 million spending on armored electric vehicles linked to Elon Musk.

fromBusiness Insider

Cars

The State Department is planning to buy $400 million worth of armored Teslas

The State Department plans to procure $400 million in armored Tesla vehicles over a five-year contract.

Digital life

State Department Revises Plan to Buy Armored Teslas

Elon Musk's Tesla was initially listed for a $400 million contract with the State Department but was later removed amid controversy.

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Plans to spend $400 million on Armored Teslas' vanish from State Department procurement list

The State Department has removed Tesla from its $400 million armored EV procurement document, highlighting concerns of conflicts of interest with Elon Musk.

Cars

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There's Something Very Sketchy Going on With the Government Trying to Buy $400 Million in Armored Teslas

Concerns over potential conflict of interest arise from planned $400 million spending on armored electric vehicles linked to Elon Musk.

fromBusiness Insider

Cars

The State Department is planning to buy $400 million worth of armored Teslas

The State Department plans to procure $400 million in armored Tesla vehicles over a five-year contract.

Digital life

State Department Revises Plan to Buy Armored Teslas

Elon Musk's Tesla was initially listed for a $400 million contract with the State Department but was later removed amid controversy.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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Miscellaneous

Plans to spend $400 million on Armored Teslas' vanish from State Department procurement list

The State Department has removed Tesla from its $400 million armored EV procurement document, highlighting concerns of conflicts of interest with Elon Musk.

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LGBT

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Hunter Schafer's new passport lists her as male

Hunter Schafer's new passport incorrectly lists her gender marker as 'M', illustrating challenges for transgender individuals under current policy.

Right-wing politics

4 months ago

Here Is the State Department Reform No One Is Talking About

The State Department's visa issuance contributes significantly to immigration issues, often overlooked compared to other border control measures.

fromslate.com

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

She's American. Her Husband Has Been Trapped in Gaza for the Past Year. This Is Their Story.

Marowa Abusharia is raising her twins alone while her husband remains stuck in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict and bureaucratic challenges.

Artificial intelligence