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Trump Names His Personnel Chief as Ambassador to India

As head of presidential personnel appointments, Sergio Gor placed thousands of people across government, the president said.

Impact of State Dept.’s New ‘Continuous Vetting’ for U.S. Visa Holders Remains Unclear

The State Department offered few details about its plans for the 55 million visa holders, and it was unclear if it was culling travel documents, or making less drastic changes.

Robert Jimison
2025-08-22 15:00:15
United States
United States Politics and Government

Members of Congress Seek to Expand Sports Diplomacy

With the United States hosting two sets of Olympic Games and the World Cup, lawmakers are pressing for the State Department to step up its sports diplomacy.

Zach Montague
2025-08-22 00:01:28
United States
United States Politics and Government

State Dept. Unlawfully Withheld Visas Under Trump’s Travel Ban, Judge Rules

The ruling involved a subset of applicants who had won the right to apply for a visa under a lottery system aimed at fostering diversity.

Justin Scheck, Tariq Panja, Jo Becker And Bradley Hope
2025-08-21 12:00:08
United States
International Relations

How Tiffany Trump’s Husband Benefited From Proximity to Power

A Times investigation found that Michael Boulos and his family benefited financially from proximity to his in-laws for years.

Trump Officials Hint at Possible Concessions by Putin

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, an envoy for President Trump, suggested that a peace deal was still distant.

Hamed Aleaziz And Ken Bensinger
2025-08-17 00:00:14
United States
Israel- Gaza War (2023- )

U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Right-Wing Outcry

The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

Human Rights Report Under Trump Blunts Language on Israel and El Salvador

A collection of U.S. reports on human rights offenses trimmed or omitted past language on violations in El Salvador, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Israel, all seen as partners by President Trump.