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March 31

Trump admin to hold global summit on countering Antifa, sources confirm

The Trump administration is considering a global summit to counter Antifa and left-wing extremist networks, saying they pose a transnational terror threat.

March 31

Trump admin official shreds NY Times over multiple corrections to report on Silicon Valley initiative

Jacob Helberg detailed the Trump administration’s "Pax Silica" investor consortium after The New York Times issued corrections clarifying funding figures and his remarks.

March 30

US reopens embassy in Caracas, citing progress after Maduro extraction

The U.S. Embassy in Caracas has formally resumed operations for the first time since 2019, a key milestone in Trump's three-phase plan for Venezuela.

March 26

State Department reveals world's most dangerous countries for Americans

Americans face risks of "arbitrary arrests" and kidnapping abroad amid State Department warnings for the Middle East, Mexico and Iran-linked threats.

March 25

Biden political priorities impeded Iran negotiations, former secretary of state admits

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted that midterm elections complicated the Biden administration's push for a stronger Iran nuclear deal.

March 24

American officials issue 'worldwide caution' advisory for travelers amid global conflict

The State Department issued a "worldwide caution" alert warning Americans abroad about Iran-linked threats, urging heightened caution in the Middle East.

March 23

EU blocks US vote to define gender as biological men and women at UN women’s forum

The EU used a procedural motion to block a U.S. resolution at the United Nations that sought to define gender as referring to biological men and women, leaving it without a vote.

March 18

State Department to ask for bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from a dozen more countries

The State Department expanded visa bond requirements to 12 more countries, whose citizens must post up to $15,000 bonds before traveling to the U.S.

March 18

Russia ships fuel to Cuba using 'spoofing' tactic challenging Trump embargo: reports

Hong Kong-flagged tanker allegedly delivered 190,000 barrels of Russian oil to Cuba using AIS spoofing and ship-to-ship transfers to evade U.S. sanctions.

March 17

Rubio says Cuba needs ‘new people in charge’ as blackouts, unrest grip island

Marco Rubio links U.S. sanctions on Cuba to political change as the island nation faces widespread blackouts and economic crisis affecting millions of citizens.