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The State Department’s latest human rights reports are dramatically shorter, omitting major abuses and cutting two-thirds of content. Critics say this downplays global authoritarianism and violates U.S. law requiring full reporting. Reports no longer mention issues like government corruption, gender violence, or peaceful assembly, with only one incident cited per category. Officials claim the edits […]
The White House is reportedly considering major budget cuts to the State Department and foreign aid programs. According to reports from The Washington Post and The Associated Press, a preliminary proposal from the Office of Management and Budget suggests slashing $27 billion—about 48%—from the budgets of the State Department and USAID. The plan also includes eliminating U.S. funding […]
On Monday, a Swastika was found carved into an elevator within the State Department building. After the incident was uncovered, Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the hateful act and explained that the horrible action is an example that anti-Semitism is still alive. In a memo, Blinken wrote: “As this painfully reminds us, anti-Semitism isn’t […]
Looking to travel overseas this summer and still need a passport? You may need to rethink your plans. Currently there is a massive wait for passports. The State Department is dealing with over a million applications backlogged. It is believed the extensive wait is due to COVID. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services Rachel Arndt […]
The state department just decalred that the month of April will be Arab American month. Spokesperson Ned Price was quoted saying, “The United States is home to more than 3.5 million Arab Americans representing a diverse array of cultures and traditions. Like their fellow citizens, Americans of Arab heritage are very much a part of […]
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