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State governors briefed by DHS on potential threats after attack on Iran
The nation’s governors have been briefed by the Department of Homeland Security over a “heightened threat environment” after ...
FBI warns of possible Iran retaliation following strikes on nuclear sites
The internal memo said groups tied to Iran "historically targeted U.S. interests in response to geopolitical events, and they ...
Should Americans Cancel Overseas Trips? What The State Department’s 'Worldwide Caution' Really Means
The State Department’s warning for U.S. citizens abroad may sound ominous, but it rates relatively low on the risk-assessment ...
U.S. State Department has begun evacuations of Americans from Israel, Huckabee says
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's announcement comes days after confusion about whether the U.S. government would be ...
State Dept. restarts student visa interviews with tougher social media rules
Foreign nationals who seek visas to study in the United States will have to make social media posts public to be scrutinized ...
State Department resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to their social media
The department says consular officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the ...
U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants
The State Department is restarting the processing of visa applications from students and visiting scholars, but is screening ...
US embassies must vet students for ‘hostile attitudes’ but can resume visa appointments, State Department says
The US State Department told embassies and consulates they must vet student visa applicants for “hostile attitudes towards ...
WATCH: Task force will help Americans who want to leave the Middle East, State Department says
The task force, run by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, is operating 24 hours to provide information to U.S. citizens and ...
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says State Department "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help ...
U.S. Justice Department sues Washington state over law requiring clergy to report child abuse
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Washington over a new state law requiring clergy to report child abuse ...