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US Embassy in Thailand warns Americans of 'violent retaliatory attacks' risk after Uyghurs deported to China

February 28, 2025

US Embassy in Thailand warns Americans of 'violent retaliatory attacks' risk after Uyghurs deported to China

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is warning Americans of potential "violent retaliatory attacks" after a group of Uyghurs were deported by Thailand to China.

Trump administration cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts, documents show

February 27, 2025

Trump administration cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts, documents show

The Trump administration said it is eliminating more than 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world.

State, Treasury Departments reimposes 'maximum pressure' sanctions on Iran’s oil trade

February 24, 2025

State, Treasury Departments reimposes 'maximum pressure' sanctions on Iran’s oil trade

The U.S. State and Treasury departments imposed a fresh round of what they called "maximum pressure" sanctions on Iran’s "shadowy" oil trade on Monday.

Border Patrol taking control of former USAID HQ

February 23, 2025

Border Patrol taking control of former USAID HQ

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is taking over the longtime Washington, D.C., headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Trans star of hit HBO series says renewed passport now says male after Trump order

February 23, 2025

Trans star of hit HBO series says renewed passport now says male after Trump order

Hunter Schafer, a transgender actor and star of the HBO series “Euphoria," revealed that her new passport was issued with a male gender marker.

Rubio extends support of Israeli war aims, says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’

February 21, 2025

Rubio extends support of Israeli war aims, says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’

Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to Israel.

Marco Rubio makes first trip to Israel as secretary of state

February 21, 2025

Marco Rubio makes first trip to Israel as secretary of state

Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot details the meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump State Department declares Tren de Aragua, MS-13, Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

February 19, 2025

Trump State Department declares Tren de Aragua, MS-13, Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

The Trump administration designated eight dangerous gangs and cartels, including Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and the Sinaloa Cartel, as foreign terrorist organizations.

Russia, Ukraine take 'significant first step toward peace' after Rubio-led negotiations, White House insists

February 18, 2025

Russia, Ukraine take 'significant first step toward peace' after Rubio-led negotiations, White House insists

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he believes he can end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine after meetings between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia.

Trump will determine if Putin is 'serious about negotiations' to end Ukraine war, Rubio says

February 16, 2025

Trump will determine if Putin is 'serious about negotiations' to end Ukraine war, Rubio says

President Donald Trump’s negotiating prowess will help determine if Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday.