State Department
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U.S. State Department is axing more than 1,300 employeesThe move is the first step of a restructuring that President Donald Trump has sought to ensure U.S. foreign policy is aligned with his "America First" agenda.U.S. NewsJul 11, 2025
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U.S. warns citizens to avoid crowds in Moscow over potential attacksThe U.S. embassy in Moscow is advising citizens in Moscow to avoid crowds for the next 48 hours due to concerns of "imminent plans" by extremists to target large gatherings.CanadaMar 7, 2024
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Trump appointee charged with assault in U.S. Capitol riotIt's the first known case to be brought against a Trump appointee in the Jan. 6 insurrection, which led to Trump's historic second impeachment.WorldMar 5, 2021
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Trump-era policies paused as Antony Blinken takes over as U.S. secretary of stateBiden has vowed to reverse Trump's approach, which had alienated many traditional U.S. allies who perceived it as a hardline unilateral approach that left no room for negotiationPoliticsJan 27, 2021
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Trump fires State Dept. inspector general, latest in string of oustingsSteve Linick will replaced by Stephen Akard, a former career foreign service officer who has close ties to Vice-President Mike Pence, said an anonymous official.WorldMay 15, 2020
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U.S. reverses position on Israeli settlements, angering PalestiniansThe move will likely anger Palestinians and put the U.S. at odds with other nations working to end the conflict.WorldNov 18, 2019
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Judge orders U.S. State Department to start releasing Trump-Ukraine recordsThe documents were sought under a Freedom of Information Act request by American Oversight, an ethics watchdog that investigates the administration.WorldOct 23, 2019
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What you need to know as Congress steps up Trump’s impeachment inquiryHouse committees are trying to determine if President Donald Trump violated his oath of office by asking a foreign country to investigate a political opponent.PoliticsOct 12, 2019
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Trump asked for Australia’s help on Russia probe origins: U.S. Justice DeptThe House of Representatives initiated the impeachment inquiry against the Republican president last week after a whistleblower report raised concerns that Trump tried to leverage nearly $400 million in U.S. aid in exchange for a political favor from Ukraine's leader in July.NewsSep 30, 2019
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Trump to nominate State Department’s Heather Nauert as UN ambassador: reportsTrump had previously said Nuaert was under serious consideration to replace Haley, though he's been known to change course on staffing in the past.PoliticsDec 6, 2018
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