The move is a protest against President Trump’s changes to USAID. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii announced a blanket hold on all President Trump’s nominees passing through the…
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Members of Congress Claim Legislative Authority Over USAID
Secretary of state currently acting director of the humanitarian aid agency. U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was an agency authorized by Congress, and certain members sent a…
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Read MoreState Department Halts Foreign Aid for Comprehensive Review
Secretary Rubio pauses all foreign assistance to ensure alignment with U.S. interests under the president’s agenda. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a pause on all U.S. foreign…
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Federal Agencies Hold Agriculture Recovery Fairs in North Carolina
Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
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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 Trump Fires 17 Agency Inspectors General
The move is at odds with a 2022 law that requires a 30-day notice before these presidential appointees are removed. On Friday night, President Donald Trump removed the…
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Secretary Rubio Meets with Quad Foreign Ministers
They released a joint statement regarding rule of law, democractic values, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Indo-Pacific Quad nation foreign ministers,…
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Biden Administration Extends Immigration Period for Venezuelans and Salvadorans
830,000 people can remain in the United States for another 18 months. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of Venezuelan and Salvadoran…
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DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Sudan
An 8-month extension was granted by the department amid ongoing conflict and human rights abuses. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an 18-month extension of Temporary…
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