U.S. Department of State
Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Controversial Passport Changes Impacting Transgender Americans
A federal judge recently made a key decision that could affect many transgender and nonbinary individuals. U.S. District Judge Julia ... Read more
Visa Cancellations Spark Fear Among International Students: Hundreds at Risk of Deportation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Recently, immigration attorneys have been overwhelmed with calls from international students in the U.S. Many are in ... Read more
White House Unveils Controversial Budget Cuts: What Reduced Funding for State Department, UN, and NATO Means for Global Affairs
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has suggested a significant cut to the State Department’s budget—almost 50%. This ... Read more
Trump Administration Cuts Key USAID Contracts, Threatening Lifesaving Aid Across the Middle East
Recent actions taken by the Trump administration have significantly impacted U.S. funding for the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) ... Read more
New Tactics from the Trump Administration Target International Students: Colleges Respond
The crackdown on foreign students has left many colleges anxious. The Trump administration is using new methods to revoke student ... Read more
Why European Nations Are Standing Firm Against US Pressure to Eliminate Diversity and Inclusion Programs
PARIS (AP) — The recent push by the U.S. government to scale back diversity initiatives is causing a stir in ... Read more
Trump Administration Orders South African Ambassador to Depart the US by Friday: What It Means for Diplomatic Relations
The U.S. State Department has asked South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, to leave the country by Friday. The announcement came ... Read more
Rubio Declares South Africa’s Ambassador to the US ‘Unwelcome’: What It Means for Diplomatic Relations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently stated that South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, is “no longer welcome” ... Read more
Rubio Announces Major Overhaul: 83% of USAID Programs Cut in Extensive Purge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday that the Trump administration has completed a significant overhaul ... Read more
Scholars in Limbo: Navigating the Challenges of State Department Program Funding Freezes at Home and Abroad
Aubrey Lay, a Fulbright scholar, expected to receive payment for three months of work as a teaching assistant for Ukrainian ... Read more
