U.S. Department of State

2 months ago | state.gov

The U.S. State Department has no higher priority than the safety of Americans abroad. The Department assists U.S. citizens in many situations, including medical emergencies, arrests, natural disasters, and more. As the spring break holiday period approaches, here are important tips for safe and enjoyable travels. Be Informed: Be Prepared: To ensure U.S. citizens have […]

Mar 5, 2025 | state.gov

Securing our nation’s borders is critically important to making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Countries along migratory routes must do their part to prevent and deter the transit of aliens seeking to illegally enter the United States. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign government officials, including […]

Feb 28, 2025 | state.gov

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Munich on February 13 to participate in the Munich Security Conference, where he will discuss a range of U.S. priorities with international partners. While in Munich, Secretary Rubio will also participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. He will […]

Feb 3, 2025 | state.gov

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has long strayed from its original mission of responsibly advancing American interests abroad, and it is now abundantly clear that significant portions of USAID funding are not aligned with the core national interests of the United States. As an interim step toward gaining control and better understanding […]

Jan 29, 2025 | state.gov

To carry out President Trump’s Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, yesterday I approved an additional waiver of the pause for life-saving humanitarian assistance during the period of the review. Implementers of existing life-saving humanitarian assistance programs should continue or resume work if they have stopped, subject to the directions outlined […]