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State Department begins ‘vetting’ all visa applications for foreigners visiting Harvard
US embassies and consulates have been told by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to “immediately begin additional vetting” on ...
‘A fear campaign.’ Students around the world are shocked, scared and saddened by US visa pause
When Adefemola Akintade learned that the Trump administration had suspended the processing of foreign student visas, she immediately went blank. “I don’t know what to do; this is something I’ve always ...
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US State Department orders embassies to pause student visa appointments as it considers expanding social media vetting
The US State Department has instructed US embassies ... UC Davis after 47 years Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil Members of the Fulbright ...
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Detained Columbia protester Mohsen Mahdawi threatened and intimidated Jewish students, State Department says
Shame on you, Columbia.” The State Department source said screenshots ... from the government with an appointment to become a US citizen, initially thinking the summons was a “honey trap.” ...
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US State Department closing office aimed at countering foreign disinformation
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he was shutting down a State Department office that had sought to counter foreign disinformation, accusing it of censorship ...
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Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department, with a reduction of staff and bureaus
Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ demonstrations across the US Judge blocks State Department from firing workers while injunction is in effect Appeals court won’t ...
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US: State Department to eliminate over 100 bureaus, offices
Trump had issued a separate executive order in February directing Rubio to revamp the US Foreign Service and how the State Department functions to ensure that the US diplomatic corps staunchly ...