U.S. Department of State

1 month 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 […]

2 months ago | 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 […]

2 months ago | 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 23, 2025 | state.gov

Serving as America’s 72nd Secretary of State is the highest honor of my professional life. President Trump has given me a clear direction to place our core national interest as the guiding mission of American foreign policy. Every dollar we spend, every program we fund, and every policy we pursue must be justified with the […]