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11/20/2025
Tune in to watch SBO Pratt and U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor Jacob McGee testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Africa subcommittee on President Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/president-trump-s-redesignation-of-nigeria-as-a-country-of-particular-concern-cpc-a-serious-well-founded-wake-up-call
09/19/2025
State Department revamps global health aid around bilateral deals The new strategy, reviewed first by Semafor, aligns with the Trump administration’s broader bid to pare back assistance that doesn’t focus on “the interests of Americans.”
09/15/2025
🛫 Secretary Rubio is traveling September 13-18. In Israel, he’ll continue our strong coordination on ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages. Then, he’ll join President Donald J. Trump on his second State Visit to the United Kingdom.
Read more: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/09/secretary-rubios-travel-to-israel-and-the-united-kingdom/
08/26/2025
Violence in Burma - United States Department of State The United States expresses its support for the people of Burma, including Rohingya and other ethnic groups who have been subjected to violence and displacement. We commend the Government of Bangladesh for continuing to provide shelter to displaced Rohingya, as well as to other countries in the regi...
07/31/2025
Secretary Rubio: Honored to speak at the America250 dinner tonight as we count down to the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
As President Donald J. Trump has made clear, will be a celebration of all that has made America great. 🇺🇸
07/30/2025
The Spirit of 1776 The American Revolution gave birth to a nation and helped define its people.