united states department of state news

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State and Trump Cabinet

New Secretary of State Marco Rubio pauses refugee operations, ramps up visa vetting

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is advising his department to cease refugee resettlement operations and begin ramping up vetting of visas from certain regions.

CBS News on MSN · 3d

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in first Trump Cabinet post approval

Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to win the approval of the upper chamber. The Senate confirmed Rubio in a 99 to 0 vote as his former colleagues in the Senate touted his qualifications for the job.

ABC News on MSN · 2d

Marco Rubio unanimously confirmed as secretary of state, becoming first member of 2nd Trump Cabinet

The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio's as secretary of state on Monday, making him the first member of President Donald Trump's second Cabinet.

DOJ, immigration and department of justice

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Justice Department emphasizes immigration, threatening to prosecute state, local officials who resist Trump agenda

The Justice Department's new leadership directed prosecutors to potentially charge state or local officials who impede President Trump's immigration policies.

FOX News on MSN · 6h

11 Dem state AGs criticize 'vague' threats over prosecution for noncompliance with immigration enforcement

States attorneys general from 11 states have criticized a Justice Department memo warning of possible prosecutions for noncompliance of immigration enforcement.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

DOJ threatens to prosecute local officials over immigration enforcement

U.S. attorneys’ offices were told to investigate any official who defies federal immigration enforcement efforts and consider prosecuting them.

police reform, Justice Department

The New York Times · 16h

Justice Department Orders a Halt to Civil Rights Work

It also signaled it could seek to back out of Biden-era agreements with police departments that engaged in discrimination or violence.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Trump’s Justice Department halts police reform agreements

The Trump administration is putting a halt to agreements that require reforms of police departments where the Justice Department found a pattern of misconduct, according to a memo issued Wednesday. “The new administration may wish to reconsider settlements and consent decrees negotiated and approved by the prior administration,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 12h

DOJ suspends police reform agreements

The Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has suspended all police reform agreements between the federal government and local police departments. Acting Associate Attorney General Chad Mizelle issued the order this week to the Justice Department’s civil rights division to “not execute or finalize any settlements or consent decrees approved prior to January 20,

2don MSN

Rubio reveals three questions that will determine the State Department's actions

After taking the oath of office, Marco Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will be determined by ...

WBBJ-TV9h

West TN man sentenced in federal, state courts for sex crimes involving children

Jackson, TN – A Dyersburg man was recently sentenced to prison in both federal and state courts for sexual abuse. Reagan ...

The Daily Signal1d

State Department Warns Staff Against Imposing Stealth DEI After Trump Executive Order

Trump’s anti-DEI directive sent shockwaves through Washington. The executive order, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government ...

2don MSN

State Department will focus on 'national interest' while promoting peace, Rubio says

Former U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of State on Tuesday morning and pledged to improve the department and ...

Trump’s suspension of refugee program puts Afghans and others in potential danger, advocates say

The move leaves tens of thousands of Afghan refugees at risk days before implementation of the executive order was expected.

2don MSN

Marco Rubio sworn in as secretary of state, pledges decisions to make America 'safer' and 'more prosperous'

After taking the oath of office, Marco Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will be determined by ...

US Department of Homeland Security firing all advisory committee members, letter says

The Department of Homeland Security is firing all the members of its various advisory committees, according to a letter seen ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results