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US citizen allegedly carrying cannabis detained in Moscow, charged with narcotics smuggling: Russian media

February 14, 2025

US citizen allegedly carrying cannabis detained in Moscow, charged with narcotics smuggling: Russian media

An American was detained in Russia for allegedly bringing cannabis-laced gummies through customs at a Moscow airport, Russian media reports.

No longer taken advantage of: Trump signs order prioritizing 'unified' US foreign policy front

February 12, 2025

No longer taken advantage of: Trump signs order prioritizing 'unified' US foreign policy front

A new executive order emphasizes the State Department's responsibility to uphold President Donald Trump's foreign policy priorities.

Biden administration slow-walked Marc Fogel designation as 'wrongful detainee,' Republicans say

February 12, 2025

Biden administration slow-walked Marc Fogel designation as 'wrongful detainee,' Republicans say

The Biden administration had slow-walked its designation of American Marc Fogel as a "wrongful detainee" in Russia, Republicans and officials who worked on freeing Fogel told Fox News Digital.

Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce

February 11, 2025

Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce

President Donald Trump expected to sign an executive order Tuesday instructing the Department of Government Efficiency to plan for cuts to federal workforce staffing numbers.

Rubio scores key wins for Trump immigration agenda with blitz through Latin America

February 8, 2025

Rubio scores key wins for Trump immigration agenda with blitz through Latin America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a tour through Latin America with a series of wins on immigration, advancing a top priority for President Donald Trump.

Transgender people sue Trump administration over new passport policy eliminating 'X' gender marker

February 7, 2025

Transgender people sue Trump administration over new passport policy eliminating 'X' gender marker

A group of transgender individuals is suing the Trump administration over a new policy that eliminates the "X" gender marker on passports.

Rubio to visit Middle East for second trip as secretary of state after Trump suggests US takeover of Gaza

February 7, 2025

Rubio to visit Middle East for second trip as secretary of state after Trump suggests US takeover of Gaza

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit four countries, including Israel, in the Middle East next week – a few days after President Trump proposed the U.S. take over Gaza.

How USAID went woke and destroyed itself

February 7, 2025

How USAID went woke and destroyed itself

USAID operated largely unnoticed by the US public. The organization is in the public eye and staffers aren't happy. The agency went woke over several years. Now, it could go broke, too.

US seizes second plane owned by Venezuelan government in Dominican Republic, citing evasion of sanctions

February 6, 2025

US seizes second plane owned by Venezuelan government in Dominican Republic, citing evasion of sanctions

An aircraft that U.S. officials say was used to benefit Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was seized Thursday in the Dominican Republic.

Rubio named acting director of another US government agency: report

February 6, 2025

Rubio named acting director of another US government agency: report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio assumed another role in the Trump administration, acting director of the U.S. Archives. He is also acting director of USAID.