Significant reductions attached to length of stay. The State Department has announced rules that have been issued by President Trump’s administration restricting travel to the United States for…
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Defense Secretary Signs Military Agreement with Morocco
The U.S. and Morocco seek to bolster “military readiness” with 10-year agreement. U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper recently toured the nations of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, meeting with…
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President Updates Marine Scientific Research Requirements
Revised measure requiring consent for foreign research seeks to ensure U.S. environmental protections and coastal security. President Donald Trump issued a revision last week to a previous presidential…
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State Department has Revoked 1,000 Student Visas
Chinese nationals with ties to the People’s Liberation Army expelled from U.S. The State Department announced that over 1,000 student visas have been revoked since June for Chinese nationals…
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TikTok and WeChat Bans Go Into Effect on Sunday
Commerce Department barring hosting or transferring internet traffic associated with apps. The Department of Commerce announced on Friday that the United States would be continuing its efforts to…
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Families of 9/11 Can Call Saudi Officials to Testify, Judge Says
What did they know and when did they know it? Federal Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn directed the Saudi Arabian government to make 24 current and former officials—including a…
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Secretary Esper Calls for Vigorous Competition with China
“I’ve made China the pacing threat for our armed services,” he said. In a virtual discussion with the Aspen Security Forum on Wednesday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said,…
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Smuggled Products from China Found by CBP
Almost 20,000 pounds of animal products intercepted in LA. Agricultural specialists with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection have discovered 19,555 pounds of chicken, duck, beef, and pork…
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Bill Would Curb Foreign Influence, Espionage on Campuses
Bipartisan legislation would protect research and innovation. There is a growing push in Washington, D.C. to prevent spying and intellectual property theft at U.S. universities and colleges. A…
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Bolton’s Book Sparks Concern in Intelligence Community
Former security advisor’s book may contain classified data. The Department of Justice has filed suit against John Bolton in order to delay the publication of Mr. Bolton’s memoir…
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