State Department

Iran 4 hours ago

Iran talks in Rome not happening this weekend and were never confirmed, State Department says

Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are not happening in Rome this weekend, and American officials never formally agreed to them, according to the State Department.

VIDEO 4 hours ago

Trump State Department: No confirmation of fourth round of talks with Iran

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Thursday that the United States was never confirmed to be participating in a fourth round of nuclear talks with Iran. 

Marco Rubio 1 day ago

Rubio reveals obscure Biden administration office kept 'disinformation' dossier on Trump official

Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed the Biden administration's State Department kept a dossier on a Trump official, labeling the official a "purveyor of disinformation."

Immigration 1 day ago

Uzbekistan agrees to pay for and accept its deported nationals in landmark agreement

The Trump administration struck a deal to deport over 100 illegal immigrants from Central Asia to Uzbekistan, setting a new model for immigration enforcement.

State Department 1 day ago

Rubio passionately defends immigration actions to weed out 'perverts and pedophiles and child rapists'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s decision in Wednesday's Cabinet meeting to send an accused MS-13 gang member back to his native country of El Salvador.

State Department 1 day ago

Trump to name Haitian gangs foreign terrorist organizations: report

The Trump administration reportedly told Congress it will designate the Haitian gangs Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as foreign terrorist organizations.

Immigrant Education 2 days ago

Trump admin revokes 4K foreign students' visas in first 100 days, nearly all with serious criminal records

The Trump administration has revoked the visas for 4,000 foreign students, 90% of whom have criminal backgrounds including records of assault and robbery.

Afghanistan 2 days ago

Veterans groups urge Trump admin to continue Afghan ally support program amid budget cut concerns

A leaked White House budget proposal shows the administration plans to dismantle the entity coordinating travel for well-vetted Afghan allies. Veterans say the decision would be a mistake.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Russia will implement three-day ceasefire in early May

Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson has the latest on President Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine on 'Special Report.'

Secretary of State 6 days ago

John Kerry gets defensive as MSNBC host points out Russia annexed Crimea when he led Obama State Department

Former Secretary of State John Kerry lashed out in an exchange with MSNBC host Chris Jansing after she pointed out that Russia annexed Crimea while he led the State Department.

Terrorism 6 days ago

Trump admin cheers ‘important steps’ as Paraguay targets Iran and its terror proxies

The Trump administration praised Paraguay for designating Iran’s IRGC, Hamas and Hezbollah as terror groups, calling it a key move to cut off Tehran’s global terror reach.

Africa April 24

US–Russia flashpoint looms over Putin's plans for African naval base

Russian plans for a naval base in Sudan to secure a foreign port are alarming the U.S. and risking new tensions with Moscow as Putin races to join the naval powers circling the strategic Red Sea.

State Department April 22

Rubio overhauling 'bloated' State Department in sweeping reform

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slashing 132 offices around the world, saying the department had become bloated, bureaucratic and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission.

Russia April 22

Russia reduces sentence for American Robert Woodland, who was convicted on drug charges

A Russian court reportedly shortened the sentence of detained American Robert Woodland, who has been held overseas following a drug trafficking conviction.

State Department April 21

State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes, says streamlined process eliminates 'political bias'

A senior State Department official pushed back on NPR's reporting on changes to the 2024 Human Rights Report, saying the restructuring eliminates political bias.

World April 18

Chinese firm aiding Houthi attacks on US vessels, as airstrikes kill 74

The State Department is accusing a Chinese satellite firm of providing imagery to support Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, escalating tensions amid ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.

State Department April 17

Trump admin imposes sanctions against Bank of Yemen for supporting Houthis

The Trump administration imposed sanctions against the International Bank of Yemen and several of its leaders for allegedly aiding Houthis.

Marco Rubio April 17

Rubio announces closure of State Department effort that 'was supposed to be dead already'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces "closure of the State Department’s Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI), formerly known as the Global Engagement Center"

Crime April 16

US college students arrested abroad fight to get home after passports seized: 'Done nothing wrong'

Danish authorities have seized the passports of two American college students after they were jailed over an alleged dispute with an Uber driver during a spring break trip.

Crime April 16

American college students on spring break released from jail after alleged dispute with Uber driver

Two U.S. college students have been released from jail in Denmark after an alleged altercation with an Uber driver while the pair were traveling for spring break.

The Balkans April 16

Soros v Trump: Socialists targets conservatives in upcoming European nation's election

Ahead of elections in May, Albania’s PM Edi Rama has been accused of targeting opposition candidates. One opposition figures says the influence of President Trump, George and Alex Soros will be felt. 

Justice Department April 16

US charges leaders of 'brutal Mexican cartel,' offers $8M reward for brothers' capture

The U.S. is offering an $8 million reward for the capture of two brothers accused of running a "brutal Mexican cartel" that officials say is "poisoning Americans."

State Department April 16

White House proposal axes UN, NATO funds and halves State Department budget

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to slash the State Department’s budget by $27 billion — nearly half — and shutter small embassies and consulates worldwide.

VIDEO April 15

State Department says proposed budget slash is 'not final'

State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said a leaked White House proposal to slash the department's budget is "not final."

State Department April 14

Pete Marocco, mastermind behind dismantling of USAID projects, leaves State Department

Pete Marocco, who led the dismantling of USAID under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, departs as critics accuse him of chaos and foreign aid cuts that gutted U.S. global development programs.

Latin America April 14

4 things to know about the young conservative anti-crime president of Ecuador who was just re-elected

Ecuador re-elected President Daniel Noboa to a four-year term. What to know about the pro-President Donald Trump conservative taking on cartel violence.

Opinion April 11

I survived the Iran hostage crisis. People in countries like Iran desperately need the VOA

Iran hostage crisis survivor Barry Rosen knows the importance of outlets like VOA. He saw first-hand how they encourage people in autocratic countries to dream of freedom.

Politics April 10

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink to step down amid high-stakes war diplomacy

Biden-appointed Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is preparing to step down from her post less than three years on the job at a pivotal moment in the Ukraine-Russia war.

China April 10

Chinese officials claimed behind closed doors PRC played role in US cyberattacks: report

Chinese officials reportedly acknowledged the PRC's role in cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure that occurred over the past few years, during a secret meeting in December.

Federal Courts April 10

Lawyers for Columbia anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil blast Rubio evidence letter: 'Two pages, that's it'

Lawyers for Columbia University anti-Israel protester Mahmoud Khalil criticized the government's case against their client as he faces deportation.