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Supreme Court hands Trump victory on transgender passport policy change

November 6, 2025

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.

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

November 6, 2025

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.

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

November 5, 2025

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.

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

November 4, 2025

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.

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

November 3, 2025

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.

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

October 31, 2025

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.

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

October 30, 2025

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.

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

October 29, 2025

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.

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

October 25, 2025

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.

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

October 24, 2025

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.