State Department

State Department 8 hours ago

State Department now scrutinizing all visa holders associated with Harvard

Harvard faces visa scrutiny as DHS ends its student program due to campus protests and alleged ties to antisemitism, impacting foreign student enrollment.

China 10 hours ago

State Department says it will 'aggressively' revoke visas for Chinese students

The U.S. will revoke visas of Chinese students, including those linked to the CCP, Marco Rubio says. The move aims to protect national security amid espionage concerns.

Secretary of State 18 hours ago

Rubio announces visa restrictions for foreigners 'complicit' in censoring Americans

The Trump State Department took aim at foreign authorities "complicit" in censoring Americans' free speech by imposing new visa restrictions.

VIDEO 21 hours ago

America is ready for 'maximum pressure' on Russia, says State Dept. spokesperson

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce discusses President Donald Trump's position with President Putin as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine and the department's move to pause all student visa interviews.

State Department 1 day ago

State Department to ramp up screening, social media vetting for student visa applicants as interviews paused

The State Department is poised to increase its social media vetting for those applying for student and exchange visitor visas amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Asia 3 days ago

Philippine lawmaker criticizes US for new travel warning: 'Unfair treatment from our number 1 ally'

A Philippine lawmaker slammed the U.S. for its travel advisory for the Asian country, with the politician arguing that the warning is "unfair" coming from "our number one ally."

Politics 4 days ago

Rubio warns court order blocking deportations to South Sudan causes 'irreparable harm' to foreign policy

The Trump administration is challenging a court ruling on a deportation flight, citing threats to U.S. foreign policy and Article II authority.

White House 4 days ago

Trump admin steps up overhaul of National Security Council, weeks after Waltz’s departure

The Trump administration is overhauling the National Security Council after it announced former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz would depart his post overseeing the agency.

Iran 5 days ago

US and Iran clash over uranium enrichment as nuclear talks resume in Rome

U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks in Rome amid publicized demands. Khamenei criticizes U.S. stance on uranium enrichment, complicating potential deal.

VIDEO May 21

Democrats seize upon Marco Rubio's multiple roles in Trump administration

Fox News State Department correspondent Gillian Turner breaks down Secretary of State Marco Rubio's second straight day of heated exchanges at a House hearing on 'Special Report.'

House Hearings May 21

Rubio tells House Dem 'this is not a game show' during heated hearing

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended his answers on complex foreign policy issues when Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., demanded simple responses during a House hearing.

VIDEO May 21

Rubio spars with Senate Democrats in heated hearing: 'I regret voting for you'

Fox News radio host Guy Benson discusses Sec. Rubio's heated exchanges with Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Tim Kaine over the administration's immigration policy.

VIDEO May 20

Marco Rubio spars with former colleagues over foreign policy in Senate hearing

Fox News State Department correspondent Gillian Turner breaks down the highlights of State Secretary Marco Rubio's tense Senate hearing on 'Special Report.'

VIDEO May 20

US awaiting Putin proposal for ceasefire, Rubio says

After President Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin, the U.S. is waiting for the Russian president to submit a proposal “that would lead to a ceasefire,” Secretary Marco Rubio told senators on Tuesday.

Refugees May 20

Rubio, Kaine clash on South African refugees: 'You don't like that they're White'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., clashed over the U.S. resettlement of South African refugees, with Rubio accusing Kaine of objecting to the refugees’ skin color.

Marco Rubio May 20

Rubio fires back after Dem senator says he regrets voting for him, sparking tense exchange

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Sen. Chris Van Hollen's "regret" shows that Rubio and the Trump administration are doing their job correctly.

Iran May 15

State Department confirms 'constructive' nuclear talks with Iran; Trump says deal 'sort of' agreed to

President Donald Trump seeks a diplomatic solution in nuclear talks with Iran, emphasizing no nuclear weapons for Iran and highlighting regional impacts during his Middle East tour.

VIDEO May 15

State Department provides update on US-Iran nuclear talks

State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said negotiations between the U.S. and Iran on a nuclear deal have been constructive, adding President Donald Trump wants to see diplomacy.

State Department May 14

State Department breaks down plan to deal with Columbia, Hamas, Rubio taking on NSA

U.S. Department of State Deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott discussed what the fate of student who protest on a visa should be.

VIDEO May 14

State Department Deputy Spokesperson breaks down latest in Israel, antisemitism at Columbia University

Tommy Pigott outlined how the U.S. State Department is reacting to protests at Columbia University and recent Israel, Hamas developments.

State Department May 14

State Department approves sale of $1.4B worth of helicopters, F-16 parts to UAE ahead of Trump's visit

The State Department said it approved a potential sale of more than $1.4 billion in helicopters and F-16 parts to the UAE ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the country.

State Department May 13

US cuts defense ties with Cuba over 'non-cooperation' after harboring terror fugitives

The State Department certified Cuba as a "not fully cooperating country" after it failed in 2024 to hand over several fugitives to the U.S.

VIDEO May 13

Arrival of 59 South African refugees to US prompts media meltdown

'Outnumbered' panelists discuss the leftist media's reaction to the refugees' arrival, with some pundits calling it an issue of 'race.'

Israel May 13

Edan Alexander's release offers ‘window of opportunity’ for wider hostage deal amid Trump Middle East visit

Edan Alexander's release prompts hope that this is a "window of opportunity" to secure the release of remaining 58 hostages amid concerns over Israeli military operations.

Politics May 12

Monica Crowley clears Senate confirmation for key State Department ambassadorship

Monica Crowley will now join the State Department in President Donald Trump's second administration. She was confirmed by the Senate on Monday night.

South Africa May 12

White South African refugees brought to US due to ‘government-sponsored racial discrimination': State Dept

A President Donald Trump executive order has brought dozens of White South Africans to the U.S. as refugees, amid claims of racial persecution and backlash from the South African government.

Politics May 11

Free speech advocates praise Trump admin for speaking out on global censorship

Lois McLatchie Miller and Billboard Chris Elston spoke out to Fox News Digital about how the State Department defended them.

VIDEO May 11

Tammy Bruce backs Marco Rubio's 'basic rules' for Columbia's foreign students

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce joins 'MediaBuzz' to discuss the India-Pakistan ceasefire and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reviewing Columbia University protest cases for possible deportation.

Illegal Immigrants May 8

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask for more Trump admin officials to testify, possibly from White House

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys asked an Obama-appointed judge to grant at least three more depositions from Homeland Security, State and the Justice Department,

Marco Rubio May 8

One-man Cabinet: Marco Rubio went from rival to Trump's point man, but can he handle it?

Secretary of State Marco Rubio now holds four top roles in the Trump administration, raising questions about power, trust – and whether one man can do it all.