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US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront

December 4, 2025

US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront

State Department surges resources globally to handle World Cup visa demand, reducing wait times while maintaining rigorous security vetting procedures.

US renews 'do not travel' alert over terrorism, kidnapping amid Trump narco-terror fight

December 4, 2025

US renews 'do not travel' alert over terrorism, kidnapping amid Trump narco-terror fight

The State Department renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, urging an immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism and detention risks.

US Institute of Peace officially renamed for Trump as White House moves to dismantle agency: 'Congratulations'

December 3, 2025

US Institute of Peace officially renamed for Trump as White House moves to dismantle agency: 'Congratulations'

Trump administration renames U.S. Institute of Peace as Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace as State Department calls president "greatest dealmaker" in American history.

Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks

December 3, 2025

Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces policy allowing State Department to deny visas to individuals involved in religious freedom violations globally.

State Department yanks visas from Mexican executives in migrant smuggling crackdown

December 2, 2025

State Department yanks visas from Mexican executives in migrant smuggling crackdown

State Department revokes visas for Mexican airline executives accused of helping smuggling networks transport migrants to the U.S. border in major crackdown.

State Department warns UK over grooming gang handling: 'Unspeakable abuse'

November 29, 2025

State Department warns UK over grooming gang handling: 'Unspeakable abuse'

Political tensions rise as the U.K. struggles to address a grooming gang crisis affecting thousands while the Trump State Department singles out Germany and France over rape crimes.

State Department 'immediately' halts all Afghan passport visas following deadly National Guard attack

November 28, 2025

State Department 'immediately' halts all Afghan passport visas following deadly National Guard attack

The State Department immediately paused all visas for Afghan passport holders after Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly killed Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom in a D.C. attack.

Afghan withdrawal refugees had ‘free rein’ on US bases in 2021, sources said, leaving in Ubers untracked

November 28, 2025

Afghan withdrawal refugees had ‘free rein’ on US bases in 2021, sources said, leaving in Ubers untracked

Laura Ingraham and GOP lawmakers had warned about unvetted Afghan evacuees leaving military bases years before the fatal shooting of West Virginia National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom.

White House dubs Dem a scam victim after he fumes Rubio wouldn’t fund climate trip

November 21, 2025

White House dubs Dem a scam victim after he fumes Rubio wouldn’t fund climate trip

Rhode Island senator forced to attend Brazil climate summit without official U.S. credentials after Trump administration blocks State Department support.

US and Russia draft peace plan for Ukraine requiring major concessions from Kyiv

November 20, 2025

US and Russia draft peace plan for Ukraine requiring major concessions from Kyiv

President Donald Trump has reportedly been briefed on a U.S.-Russia plan to end the Ukraine war that includes major concessions from Kyiv.