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April 21

State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes, says streamlined process eliminates 'political bias'

A senior State Department official pushed back on NPR's reporting on changes to the 2024 Human Rights Report, saying the restructuring eliminates political bias.

April 18

Chinese firm aiding Houthi attacks on US vessels, as airstrikes kill 74

The State Department is accusing a Chinese satellite firm of providing imagery to support Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, escalating tensions amid ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.

April 17

Trump admin imposes sanctions against Bank of Yemen for supporting Houthis

The Trump administration imposed sanctions against the International Bank of Yemen and several of its leaders for allegedly aiding Houthis.

April 17

Rubio announces closure of State Department effort that 'was supposed to be dead already'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces "closure of the State Department’s Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI), formerly known as the Global Engagement Center"

April 16

US college students arrested abroad fight to get home after passports seized: 'Done nothing wrong'

Danish authorities have seized the passports of two American college students after they were jailed over an alleged dispute with an Uber driver during a spring break trip.

April 16

American college students on spring break released from jail after alleged dispute with Uber driver

Two U.S. college students have been released from jail in Denmark after an alleged altercation with an Uber driver while the pair were traveling for spring break.

April 16

Soros v Trump: Socialists targets conservatives in upcoming European nation's election

Ahead of elections in May, Albania’s PM Edi Rama has been accused of targeting opposition candidates. One opposition figures says the influence of President Trump, George and Alex Soros will be felt. 

April 16

US charges leaders of 'brutal Mexican cartel,' offers $8M reward for brothers' capture

The U.S. is offering an $8 million reward for the capture of two brothers accused of running a "brutal Mexican cartel" that officials say is "poisoning Americans."

April 16

White House proposal axes UN, NATO funds and halves State Department budget

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to slash the State Department’s budget by $27 billion — nearly half — and shutter small embassies and consulates worldwide.

April 15

State Department says proposed budget slash is 'not final'

State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said a leaked White House proposal to slash the department's budget is "not final."