Secretary Rubio says the airline mechanic was imprisoned for two and a half years in Afghanistan. The State Department announced Thursday that George Glezmann has returned to the…
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State Department Updates Travel Advisories
Popular destinations of Turks and Caicos enforce strict gun laws. The State Department updated its travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands ahead of spring break, warning…
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President Trump Issues Proclamation on U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day
He said, “We send our love, prayers, and support to every American being held in captivity.“ President Donald Trump’s Proclamation on March 9 On this U.S. Hostage and…
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Special Envoy Negotiates Return of 6 Americans and Repatriation of Venezuelans
The previous administration had not even done a “wellness check” on the Americans detained in Venezuela. President Trump’s envoy for special missions, Ric Grenell, recently oversaw the deportation…
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President Trump’s Administration Frees American Teacher
Marc Fogel, who been convicted in Russia for medical marijuana possession, was swapped for a Russian money launderer. President Donald Trump’s Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff,…
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Secretary of State Issues “One Flag” Order for U.S. Embassies and Outposts
The only exceptions that may be added to the American flag are the POW/MIA or Wrongful Detainee flags. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an order last week…
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President and Vice President Greet Americans Freed From Russia
Journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were among the Americans released. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed former Marine Paul Whelan, Wall…
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National Security Council and House Foreign Affairs chair warn U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Russia. The U.S. Army and National Security Council (NSC) have confirmed that a…
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President Biden Meets with Sister of Marine Detained in Russia
Hosts Elizabeth Whelan at the White House and calls the parents afterward. President Joe Biden invited Elizabeth Whelan this past week, the sister of a U.S. citizen who…
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U.S. Releases Ally of Venezuelan President for 10 Americans
A former military contractor is also being extradited to the United States in the deal. The United States has freed an ally of President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela…
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