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US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime

July 6, 2026

US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake adds new urgency to the Level 3 Venezuela travel advisory for Americans, which already warns of crime, kidnapping and terrorism.

REP MARIO DIAZ-BALART: We are stopping Cuba from trafficking doctors for profit

July 5, 2026

REP MARIO DIAZ-BALART: We are stopping Cuba from trafficking doctors for profit

New U.S. law targets countries complicit in human trafficking of Cuban doctors, threatening loss of foreign aid, as well as financial sanctions.

State Department congratulates Keiko Fujimori as Peru's president-elect following razor-thin vote count

June 30, 2026

State Department congratulates Keiko Fujimori as Peru's president-elect following razor-thin vote count

The State Department congratulates Keiko Fujimori after she was declared winner of Peru's presidential runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes out of 18 million ballots cast.

State Department announces 'total compliance' from Venezuelan government in relief efforts after Maduro arrest

June 30, 2026

State Department announces 'total compliance' from Venezuelan government in relief efforts after Maduro arrest

The Trump administration says it has total support from Venezuela's interim government as it delivers $150 million in humanitarian earthquake relief.

$Trump admin backs Bolivia state of emergency as leftist ex-leader's loyalists fracture nation$

June 30, 2026

Trump admin backs Bolivia state of emergency as leftist ex-leader's loyalists fracture nation

Bolivia's pro-U.S. government declares a state of emergency after 50 days of blockades led by former socialist President Evo Morales and his supporters.

New limited-edition US passport features Trump's image and a warning

June 26, 2026

New limited-edition US passport features Trump's image and a warning

President Trump unveils the new U.S. passport design featuring his image and the Declaration of Independence as part of the America250 celebration.

Trump administration pledges $150M in aid, deploys Navy warships after deadly Venezuela earthquakes

June 25, 2026

Trump administration pledges $150M in aid, deploys Navy warships after deadly Venezuela earthquakes

Trump administration pledges $150 million in aid and deploys U.S. Navy warships to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes kill at least 235 people.

Trump admin puts alleged 'birth tourism' scheme on notice as expert delivers warning to hospitals

June 15, 2026

Trump admin puts alleged 'birth tourism' scheme on notice as expert delivers warning to hospitals

Trump administration says it disrupted a birth tourism network in West Africa involving over 100 foreign nationals using false documents for visas, and cited other issues around the globe.

Iran deal 'isn't worth anything' without enforcement: Former Ambassador-at-Large

June 14, 2026

Iran deal 'isn't worth anything' without enforcement: Former Ambassador-at-Large

Former Ambassador-at-Large Nathan Sales warns an Iran deal is meaningless without enforcement, citing the regime’s history of deception, on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’

Rubio, Newsom share World Cup spotlight at US opener as 2028 presidential speculation swirls

June 13, 2026

Rubio, Newsom share World Cup spotlight at US opener as 2028 presidential speculation swirls

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña during Team USA's World Cup opener, combining diplomacy with soccer.