Trump Removed the Only Native American Member From the Cultural Property Advisory Committee
An Obama-appointed Native American woman was replaced last week by an attorney who has worked closely with Trump.
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Viewfinder: Demonstrators Gather in D.C. to Protest Against NATO
Demonstrators protest against the North Atlantic Treaty Organization near the Department of State in Washington, D.C., on April 4th, 2019, as NATO ministers gather for a meeting.
The Last American Diplomats Have Left Venezuela. It’s the Lowest Point in 20 Years of Fraught Relations.
Diplomatic relationships between Venezuela and the U.S. have been tense for decades, and this is hardly the first time ties have been severed.
The Far-Reaching Effect of the Trump Administration’s Proposed Changes to the ‘Public Charge’ Rule
A new analysis concludes the proposed changes could affect over 175 million people.
How Anti-Immigration Policy Spurs Domestic Violence
The consequences of immigration law can keep spouses trapped in abusive relationships.
Does the Secretary of State Still Matter?
Under Trump, the Department of State has become a shell of its former self, and nobody—not Tillerson, not Pompeo—can change that.
U.S. Helps Establish an Arctic Fishing Moratorium
A new 16-year ban on commercial fishing will give the world time to develop a sustainable management plan for the region.
Did U.S. Negotiators Actually Accomplish Something in Bonn?
European observers say that the Department of State's delegation helped drive progress in some key areas of the COP23 talks.
The White House’s Crusade to Eliminate Temporary Protected Status Could Tear Families Apart
The Department of State sent a letter reportedly calling for the end of the Temporary Protected Status program, which keeps escapees from disaster in the country.
Department of State Order Bans U.S. Passport Holders From Traveling to North Korea
U.S. passports are now invalid entry documents for North Korea.