STATE DEPARTMENT

Jul 11 2025POLITICS

State Department Set to Cut Jobs Soon

The State Department is preparing to let go of some employees soon. This move is part of a big change happening within the agency. The decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to make these changes. Around 1, 873 people might lose their jobs. This number includes both civil and foreign service workers. The changes will affect more than...

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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

New Travel Restrictions: 36 Countries on the Chopping Block

The United States is looking to expand its travel ban. This time, up to 36 more countries could be added to the list. These countries are mostly in Africa, Central Asia, the Caribbean, and a few Pacific Islands. The U. S. has some serious concerns about these places. They think these countries don't have good enough systems for checking who's coming into the U. S. fr...

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

Israel's Stance on Gaza Aid: Security vs. Humanitarian Needs

In a recent court hearing, a lawyer from the US State Department made a strong case for Israel's position on Gaza aid. The lawyer, Joshua Simmons, argued that Israel's security concerns should take priority over its obligations to provide aid to Palestinians in Gaza. This stance comes as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague hears a case about Israel'...

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

U. S. Government Eyes Big Changes for Global Engagement

The current administration is considering major changes to how the U. S. interacts with the world. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested cutting the State Department’s budget by nearly half. This would mean shutting down many overseas missions and reducing the number of diplomats. The proposal also includes stopping most funding for international groups, ...

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Apr 06 2025SPORTS

Duke's Basketball Star Faces Uncertain Future

A young basketball sensation from Duke University is in a tough spot. Khaman Maluach, a freshman center for the Duke Blue Devils, might have to leave the country. This is because of a new rule from the State Department. The rule targets people from South Sudan who have visas to stay in the US. This news came out just before Duke's big game against Houston. The Blue D...

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

US Shuffles Its Diplomatic Deck

The US is making big changes to its diplomatic setup. It plans to close several consulates in Western Europe and cut jobs worldwide. This move is part of a broader effort to trim costs and reshape the government's approach to foreign policy. The US State Department is also thinking about merging different expert bureaus at its headquarters in Washington. These b...

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Tesla's Big Deal with the State Department on Hold

Imagine this: The State Department was all set to buy some fancy armored electric vehicles from Elon Musk's Tesla. The plan was for a whopping $400 million. But then, the Trump administration stepped in and hit the pause button. The reason? Some big news about the deal came out. At first, the State Department was excited about this deal. It was supposed...

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Tesla's Armored Vehicle Deal Hits a Roadblock

The State Department has paused its plans to purchase armored electric vehicles. This decision comes after news broke that the $400 million contract was likely to be awarded to Tesla. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is a notable supporter of President Trump. The State Department quickly denied any favoritism, stating that the idea came from the Biden administration. The...

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

The US Department Lacks Leadership.

We can start by looking at some background info. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a key player in global aid for a very long time. This agency was created by a federal law, and even its funding comes from the government. It doesn't matter who is in charge because this entire agency is essentially corrupted and it has been silenced by a...

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

USAID in Turmoil: What's Happening and Why It Matters

The future of the USAID agency hangs by a thread. Why is the government ordering massive changes? It's all very complicated. USAID, the heart of the country's humanitarian aid efforts abroad, faces a significant overhaul. This time, the shakeup is different. The Trump administration has put USAID on hold. The freeze on foreign aid has sent the USAID into chaos. I...

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