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December 19

Rubio unloads on ‘alarmists,’ touts State Dept disaster response after USAID closure

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended USAID closure, citing Hurricane Melissa response in Jamaica as proof critics were wrong about disaster aid.

December 13

State Department stays quiet as Albania reinstates deputy prime minister accused of corruption

Albania's Constitutional Court reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku after corruption charges led to her removal from office in November.

December 12

Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela: 'National security first'

'America's Newsroom' co-anchor Bill Hemmer details the Trump administration's actions against Venezuela. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott discusses the pressure campaign and the efforts toward peace in Ukraine.

December 11

Trump administration offers $5M reward for capture of fugitive Los Choneros gang leader

The U.S. is offering a $5 million reward for Los Choneros leader Francisco Bermúdez after designating the group a terrorist organization for alleged drug trafficking.

December 11

Trump plan sells 'Gold Card' visas for $1M; critics warn of pay-to-play that could be abused

Trump allies hail the “Gold Card" as a way to keep top talent in America, but critics warn the $1 million buy-in turns U.S. immigration into a luxury product for the ultra-wealthy.

December 10

Trump admin weighs terrorism sanctions against UN Palestinian aid agency over Hamas allegations

The Trump administration is considering terrorism sanctions against UNRWA over alleged Hamas ties, potentially disrupting Palestinian aid across Middle East.

December 10

Journalist compares Rubio's font change order for State Department to Nazis banning 'Jewish' fonts

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's order to change the State Department's official font drew a Nazi comparison from journalist Steve Herman.

December 10

Rubio orders State Dept to dump Calibri font and restore Times New Roman, reversing Biden-era order

Secretary of State Marco Rubio abolished Calibri typeface at the State Department this week as part of efforts to dismantle DEI programs and restore traditional formatting.

December 9

Trump administration revokes record 85,000 visas in sweeping immigration crackdown targeting safety threats

A State Department official says 85,000 U.S. visas were revoked over safety concerns. New policies include stricter H-1B scrutiny and expanded travel restrictions.

December 8

State Department reportedly orders visa denials tied to speech censorship as Trump team slams Europe

Trump administration reportedly orders visa denials for applicants involved in U.S. speech censorship, targeting H-1B workers in tech and social media sectors.