State Department Tag

Rubio: U.S. Will Start Revoking Visas of Chinese Students Connected to CCP or “Studying in Critical Fields”

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 29, 2025 27 Comments

"the move could disrupt a major source of income for American schools and a crucial pipeline of talent for U.S. technology companies"...

Marco Rubio Schools Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Student Visas in Testy Exchange

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 22, 2025 26 Comments

"We are going to revoke the visa of anyone who's in the country as a guest who's here to stir up trouble."...

Rubio Demolishes Sen. Van Hollen: ‘We Deported Gang Members, Including the One You had a Margarita With’

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 20, 2025 29 Comments

Rubio ate Van Hollen's lunch and then some. My goodness. So delicious....

Trump, Saudi Arabia Sign $600 Billion Investment Deal

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 13, 2025 10 Comments

On the plus side, Saudi Arabia will bring the endangered Arabian leopard to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo....

Trump: U.S. Will Stop Bombing Yemen After Houthis ‘Capitulated’

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 06, 2025 53 Comments

"They just don't want to fight. And we will honor that and we will stop the bombings."...

The Trump Administration Has Revoked Visas for 4,000 Students in First 100 Days

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 01, 2025 4 Comments

"We established an action working group, which has resulted in thousands of visas being revoked because these individuals broke our laws."...

Rubio Unveils ‘America First State Department’ Reorganization Plan

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 22, 2025 12 Comments

Don't freak out. It seems the department will consolidate these offices into existing ones or simply restructure them....

Judge Allows DHS to Enforce Rule Requiring Illegal Aliens to Register

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 15, 2025 32 Comments

The rule has been around since 1940....

El Salvador President Says He Won’t Return Man Deported to His Country

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 14, 2025 54 Comments

"How can I smuggle a terrorist with the United States? I don't have the power to return him to the United States."...

Rubio Repeats Student Deportation Policy at Trump Cabinet Meeting: ‘No One’s Entitled to a Student Visa’

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 11, 2025 35 Comments

"The press covers student visas like they're some sort of birthright. No, a student visa is like me inviting you into my home."...

White House Confirms Thousands of USAID Firings Will Happen by September

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 08, 2025 25 Comments

"President Trump and Secretary Rubio are effectively stewarding taxpayer dollars while ensuring that foreign aid programs align with America’s national interests."...

Five International Students at UMass Have Their Visas Revoked

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 07, 2025 2 Comments

"I regret sending this news so late on a Friday; given that we learned of some of these revocations this evening, I felt it important to share this troubling news at this time."...

State Department Ends USAID as Independent Organization

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 31, 2025 14 Comments

"By bringing USAID’s core life-saving and strategic aid programs under the umbrella of the State Department, this Administration will significantly enhance the efficiency, accountability, uniformity, and strategic impact of foreign assistance programs."...

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