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July 19

Rubio announces visa revocations on Brazilian judge for 'political witch hunt' against ex-president Bolsonaro

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on a Brazilian judge after search warrants and restraining orders were issued against former President Jair Bolsonaro.

July 18

Americans detained in Venezuela freed and returning home after prisoner exchange

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces the release of 10 Americans who were detained in Venezuela, marking the return of all U.S. nationals previously held in the country.

July 16

'It's sort of scary': Officials flag surprising revelations from deep State Department cuts

Senior officials eliminate 3,000 positions in the biggest State Department reorganization since the Cold War, citing waste while critics warn of damage to U.S. diplomacy.

July 11

State Department to axe 1,800 employees

Nearly 2,000 State Department employees face layoffs in a reorganization plan that amounts to a 15% workforce reduction under the Trump administration.

July 10

State Department to begin mass layoffs of about 1,800 employees in coming days

The State Department informed U.S.-based employees on Thursday that it would soon be laying off nearly 2,000 workers as part of a plan to downsize its domestic workforce.

July 9

Watchdog backs Rubio’s sanctions on UN official over ‘shameful efforts’ targeting US, Israel

The State Department confirmed sanctions were imposed on UN official Francesca Albanese over efforts targeting U.S. and Israeli officials through the ICC.

July 3

Rubio recalls top US diplomat from Colombia after 'baseless' statements from officials

Rubio recalled the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires from Colombia amid tensions after "baseless statements" from Colombian officials, while affirming Colombia remains an essential partner.

June 28

Rubio condemns Iran's 'unacceptable' threats against IAEA director

Iran bans IAEA Director Rafael Mariano Grossi and removes nuclear facility surveillance amid accusations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls for the safety of IAEA personnel monitoring Iran's nuclear program.

June 28

Marco Rubio holds first meeting with families of hostages held by Hamas

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first official meeting with the families of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza amid the terror group's ongoing war with Israel.

June 26

Rubio announces new visa restrictions on families of fentanyl traffickers

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions on Thursday that he called “necessary" to “deter and dismantle" the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States.