January 22 State Dept moves to expand Mexico City Policy, targeting abortion, DEI and gender ideology in foreign aid Mexico City Policy expansion will block U.S. foreign aid from supporting gender ideology and DEI programs plus abortion, according to State Department rules.
January 21 State Dept official confirms 'limited' diplomatic team in Caracas to possibly restore US-Venezuela relations U.S. diplomatic personnel have been deployed to Caracas as the Trump administration moves to resume relations with Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's capture.
January 21 US is the ‘only NATO partner’ that can defend Greenland: State Dept State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss President Donald Trump's agenda in Davos, including his renewed push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland and potential peace deals in Ukraine and the Middle East.
January 16 State Department lists major sporting events in addition to World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump's visa ban The Trump administration listed major sporting events that will be exempt from a visa ban affecting 39 countries, allowing athletes to travel to the U.S. to compete.
January 15 Turkey says Syria using force is an option against US-backed fighters who helped defeat ISIS Syria conflict escalates as Turkey warns Damascus may use force against Kurdish SDF fighters after deadly clashes near Aleppo reportedly killed 23.
January 14 Americans warned by US Embassy in Israel to prepare for ‘crises’ amid Iran tensions The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has issued a security alert for Americans in Israel amid heightened regional tensions after weeks of mass protests in Iran.
January 14 US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.
January 14 Trump warns Greenland's defiance a 'major problem' ahead of meeting Drew Horn, CEO of GreenMet, discusses President Trump’s warning to Greenland leaders, U.S. security guarantees, NATO’s role and why Arctic investment and critical minerals are now a geopolitical flashpoint.
January 13 Venezuela releases multiple American citizens from prison following military operation At least four Americans detained under Nicolás Maduro’s regime were released by Venezuela’s interim government following a U.S. military operation that captured the longtime leader.
January 13 Trump admin exit from UN, international organizations raises question of who’s next U.S. officials say more international organizations could face future cuts after withdrawing from 66 groups, with U.N. agencies potentially targeted next.