State Department
The State Department navigates complex U.S.-Cuba relations, sanctions on migration aiders, and diplomacy in Venezuela. Key issues include terrorism lists and refugee policies.
![U.S. Targets Iran's 'Ghost Fleet' with Sanctions on 22 Vessels to Intensify Pressure on Tehran]()
U.S. Targets Iran's 'Ghost Fleet' with Sanctions on 22 Vessels to Intensify Pressure on Tehran
Published on 10/9/2026
![Trump Addresses Rumors of Potential Military Action in Cuba]()
Trump Addresses Rumors of Potential Military Action in Cuba
Published on 9/26/2026
![Rubio on Cuba's Future: "Decades of Mismanagement Can't Be Reversed in Half a Year"]()
Rubio on Cuba's Future: "Decades of Mismanagement Can't Be Reversed in Half a Year"
Published on 9/23/2026
![Marco Rubio to Join Trump at the UN General Assembly]()
Marco Rubio to Join Trump at the UN General Assembly
Published on 9/18/2026
![Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Claims Ongoing Threat of Aggression]()
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Claims Ongoing Threat of Aggression
Published on 9/12/2026
![Bruno Rodríguez Acknowledges Stalled Talks with the U.S., Cites Reasons]()
Bruno Rodríguez Acknowledges Stalled Talks with the U.S., Cites Reasons
Published on 9/8/2026
![State Department Echoes Trump's Stern Warning: "Communism is a Deadly Threat to American Freedom"]()
State Department Echoes Trump's Stern Warning: "Communism is a Deadly Threat to American Freedom"
Published on 9/5/2026
![Trump Proposes Fuel Aid to Cuba with a Major Condition]()
Trump Proposes Fuel Aid to Cuba with a Major Condition
Published on 9/4/2026
![Marco Rubio: "Trump and I Stand Firm on Cuba's Path to Freedom"]()
Marco Rubio: "Trump and I Stand Firm on Cuba's Path to Freedom"
Published on 9/3/2026
![U.S. Set to Revoke Record Number of Visas: Up to 200,000 Asylum Seekers Affected]()
U.S. Set to Revoke Record Number of Visas: Up to 200,000 Asylum Seekers Affected
Published on 8/24/2026
![U.S. Military Aircraft Heads to Colombia with Vital Aid and Supplies]()
U.S. Military Aircraft Heads to Colombia with Vital Aid and Supplies
Published on 8/15/2026
![Foreign Nationals in the U.S. Warned by Rubio: "Commit a Crime, Lose Your Visa"]()
Foreign Nationals in the U.S. Warned by Rubio: "Commit a Crime, Lose Your Visa"
Published on 8/14/2026
![Trump Administration Removes Diversity and Inclusion Training from Diplomatic Education]()
Trump Administration Removes Diversity and Inclusion Training from Diplomatic Education
Published on 8/13/2026
![Rubio Takes Aim at Birth Tourism, Revokes Over 600 Visas in Crackdown]()
Rubio Takes Aim at Birth Tourism, Revokes Over 600 Visas in Crackdown
Published on 8/12/2026
![Marco Rubio Shares Unconventional Offer from Trump to Become Secretary of State]()
Marco Rubio Shares Unconventional Offer from Trump to Become Secretary of State
Published on 8/12/2026
![Marco Rubio Clarifies His Stance on Cuba: "I Care About Cuba, But I Work for the United States"]()
Marco Rubio Clarifies His Stance on Cuba: "I Care About Cuba, But I Work for the United States"
Published on 8/11/2026
![Democrats Challenge Marco Rubio on Human Rights in Venezuela]()
Democrats Challenge Marco Rubio on Human Rights in Venezuela
Published on 8/11/2026
![Trump Administration Intensifies Social Media Checks for More U.S. Visa Applicants]()
Trump Administration Intensifies Social Media Checks for More U.S. Visa Applicants
Published on 8/6/2026
![CODEPINK Stages Protest at State Department, Discards Marco Rubio's Cuba Report]()
CODEPINK Stages Protest at State Department, Discards Marco Rubio's Cuba Report
Published on 8/5/2026
![U.S. Criticizes Leftist Groups Proudly Tied to Cuban Regime]()
U.S. Criticizes Leftist Groups Proudly Tied to Cuban Regime
Published on 8/4/2026
![State Department Criticizes Cuban Regime for Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis]()
State Department Criticizes Cuban Regime for Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
Published on 8/4/2026
![Cuban Regime Accused of Supporting Sophisticated Terror Networks]()
Cuban Regime Accused of Supporting Sophisticated Terror Networks
Published on 7/24/2026
![Can a Report Reshape Policy? Washington's New Perspective on Cuba]()
Can a Report Reshape Policy? Washington's New Perspective on Cuba
Published on 7/22/2026
![Washington's New Narrative: Reimagining Cuba's Regime]()
Washington's New Narrative: Reimagining Cuba's Regime
Published on 7/22/2026
![Marco Rubio Envisions a Brighter Future for Cuba]()
Marco Rubio Envisions a Brighter Future for Cuba
Published on 7/22/2026
![Díaz-Canel Labels Marco Rubio as "Corrupt" and Links Him to Drug Traffickers]()
Díaz-Canel Labels Marco Rubio as "Corrupt" and Links Him to Drug Traffickers
Published on 7/21/2026
![Marco Rubio Meets with Colombia's Vice President-Elect to Forge New Bilateral Path]()
Marco Rubio Meets with Colombia's Vice President-Elect to Forge New Bilateral Path
Published on 7/15/2026
![Marco Rubio Vows U.S. Will Use "Every Tool" to Spark Change in Cuba]()
Marco Rubio Vows U.S. Will Use "Every Tool" to Spark Change in Cuba
Published on 7/11/2026
![U.S. Southern Command Expands Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela]()
U.S. Southern Command Expands Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela
Published on 7/9/2026
![Marco Rubio Rallies Over 60 Nations Against "Rise of Far-Left Terrorism"]()
Marco Rubio Rallies Over 60 Nations Against "Rise of Far-Left Terrorism"
Published on 7/9/2026
![U.S. Announces $100 Million Aid to Cuba Set for July Rollout]()
U.S. Announces $100 Million Aid to Cuba Set for July Rollout
Published on 7/3/2026
![Republican Candidate Registers as Foreign Agent for Cuba Amid Controversy]()
Republican Candidate Registers as Foreign Agent for Cuba Amid Controversy
Published on 7/2/2026
![U.S. Targets Spouse of Alejandro Castro Espín, Tightening Sanctions on Raúl Castro's Family]()
U.S. Targets Spouse of Alejandro Castro Espín, Tightening Sanctions on Raúl Castro's Family
Published on 6/23/2026
![Mother of Cape Verdean Goalkeeper Vozinha Secures Visa to Attend World Cup Match in the U.S.]()
Mother of Cape Verdean Goalkeeper Vozinha Secures Visa to Attend World Cup Match in the U.S.
Published on 6/18/2026
![U.S. Warns Another Foreign Firm Over Trafficking in Confiscated Cuban Properties]()
U.S. Warns Another Foreign Firm Over Trafficking in Confiscated Cuban Properties
Published on 6/16/2026
![Marco Rubio to Address Cubans in Video Release on May 20, Cuba's Independence Day]()
Marco Rubio to Address Cubans in Video Release on May 20, Cuba's Independence Day
Published on 5/20/2026
![Rubio Criticizes Cuba's Economic System as Broken and Unchangeable Under Current Leadership]()
Rubio Criticizes Cuba's Economic System as Broken and Unchangeable Under Current Leadership
Published on 5/15/2026
![Cuban Government Shows Openness to Consider $100 Million US Aid Proposal]()
Cuban Government Shows Openness to Consider $100 Million US Aid Proposal
Published on 5/14/2026
![United States Demands Cuban Regime Justify Rejection of $100 Million Aid]()
United States Demands Cuban Regime Justify Rejection of $100 Million Aid
Published on 5/13/2026
![United States Proposes $100 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Cuba, Challenges Regime to Accept]()
United States Proposes $100 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Cuba, Challenges Regime to Accept
Published on 5/13/2026
![Cuban-American Criticizes Trump's Image on Passports, Prefers Mickey Mouse Instead]()
Cuban-American Criticizes Trump's Image on Passports, Prefers Mickey Mouse Instead
Published on 5/2/2026
![Cuban Regime Clashes with Axios Over U.S. Negotiation Leaks]()
Cuban Regime Clashes with Axios Over U.S. Negotiation Leaks
Published on 4/28/2026
![Marco Rubio: The Proximity of Cuba to Mar-a-Lago Demands Urgent Attention]()
Marco Rubio: The Proximity of Cuba to Mar-a-Lago Demands Urgent Attention
Published on 4/28/2026
![Marco Rubio Remains Silent on Cuba During State Department Press Briefing]()
Marco Rubio Remains Silent on Cuba During State Department Press Briefing
Published on 4/25/2026
![FBI Unveils Extensive Espionage Activities of Víctor Rocha for Cuba in the U.S.]()
FBI Unveils Extensive Espionage Activities of Víctor Rocha for Cuba in the U.S.
Published on 4/15/2026
![United States Signals Ongoing Focus on Cuba Under Trump Administration]()
United States Signals Ongoing Focus on Cuba Under Trump Administration
Published on 4/1/2026
![FBI Unveils How Cuba Recruited Ivy League Spies Before They Entered U.S. Government]()
FBI Unveils How Cuba Recruited Ivy League Spies Before They Entered U.S. Government
Published on 3/31/2026
![From Immigrant to CEO: The Cuban Entrepreneur Who Shared His Journey with Trump]()
From Immigrant to CEO: The Cuban Entrepreneur Who Shared His Journey with Trump
Published on 3/30/2026
![U.S. Expands List: Visa Bonds Up to $15,000 Now Required for 12 More Countries]()
U.S. Expands List: Visa Bonds Up to $15,000 Now Required for 12 More Countries
Published on 3/19/2026
![U.S. Vows to Take Action for Americans Detained in Cuba]()
U.S. Vows to Take Action for Americans Detained in Cuba
Published on 3/10/2026
![U.S. Embassy in Havana Commends Jamaica for Ending Contract with Cuban Medical Missions]()
U.S. Embassy in Havana Commends Jamaica for Ending Contract with Cuban Medical Missions
Published on 3/7/2026
![Trump Urges Iranians: "Seize Control of Your Government When We're Done"]()
Trump Urges Iranians: "Seize Control of Your Government When We're Done"
Published on 3/1/2026
![The Outspoken Cuban Reacts to U.S. Visa Restrictions: "Visiting That Country Has Never Crossed My Mind"]()
The Outspoken Cuban Reacts to U.S. Visa Restrictions: "Visiting That Country Has Never Crossed My Mind"
Published on 2/15/2026
![Cuban Regime Criticizes U.S. Aid: "Offering Beans While Blocking Fuel"]()
Cuban Regime Criticizes U.S. Aid: "Offering Beans While Blocking Fuel"
Published on 2/6/2026
![U.S. Increases Aid to Cuba with Additional $6 Million for Hurricane Melissa Victims]()
U.S. Increases Aid to Cuba with Additional $6 Million for Hurricane Melissa Victims
Published on 2/6/2026
![Trump Administration Sends Strong Message: "Cuban Regime Will Be Held Accountable"]()
Trump Administration Sends Strong Message: "Cuban Regime Will Be Held Accountable"
Published on 1/30/2026
![What Impact Will Trump's National Emergency Declaration Have on Cuba]()
What Impact Will Trump's National Emergency Declaration Have on Cuba
Published on 1/30/2026
![United States Applauds Arrival of Humanitarian Aid to Cuba: "More Will Follow"]()
United States Applauds Arrival of Humanitarian Aid to Cuba: "More Will Follow"
Published on 1/18/2026
![United States Halts Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries Amid Eligibility Review]()
United States Halts Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries Amid Eligibility Review
Published on 1/14/2026
![U.S. Issues Heightened Alert for Venezuela: Chavista Militias Target Vehicles for American Citizens]()
U.S. Issues Heightened Alert for Venezuela: Chavista Militias Target Vehicles for American Citizens
Published on 1/11/2026
![Cuba on the Brink of Collapse, Says Trump After Maduro's Capture]()
Cuba on the Brink of Collapse, Says Trump After Maduro's Capture
Published on 1/5/2026
![Trump Claims U.S. Forces Apprehended Nicolás Maduro and His Wife, Removing Them from Venezuela]()
Trump Claims U.S. Forces Apprehended Nicolás Maduro and His Wife, Removing Them from Venezuela
Published on 1/3/2026
![José Daniel Ferrer Criticizes Ego Conflicts in Cuban Exile Community: "Neglecting Other Fronts"]()
José Daniel Ferrer Criticizes Ego Conflicts in Cuban Exile Community: "Neglecting Other Fronts"
Published on 12/8/2025
![Trump Praises Rubio: "He Will Be Remembered as the Best Secretary of State in U.S. History"]()
Trump Praises Rubio: "He Will Be Remembered as the Best Secretary of State in U.S. History"
Published on 12/7/2025
![Díaz-Balart Applauds Trump's Actions Against Ortega-Murillo Regime for Enabling Illegal Migration to the U.S.]()
Díaz-Balart Applauds Trump's Actions Against Ortega-Murillo Regime for Enabling Illegal Migration to the U.S.
Published on 11/18/2025
![U.S. Takes Action Against Profiteers of Illegal Migration from Nicaragua]()
U.S. Takes Action Against Profiteers of Illegal Migration from Nicaragua
Published on 11/18/2025
![United States to Provide Direct Aid to Cuban People: Skirting Regime Intermediaries]()
United States to Provide Direct Aid to Cuban People: Skirting Regime Intermediaries
Published on 10/30/2025
![Gustavo Petro Removed from the U.S. by Trump Administration]()
Gustavo Petro Removed from the U.S. by Trump Administration
Published on 9/27/2025
![Miami-Dade Tax Collector Warns Businesses Against Trading with Cuban Regime]()
Miami-Dade Tax Collector Warns Businesses Against Trading with Cuban Regime
Published on 9/3/2025
![Documents from Trump-Putin Summit Found in Alaska Hotel Create Controversy]()
Documents from Trump-Putin Summit Found in Alaska Hotel Create Controversy
Published on 8/18/2025
![The U.S. Warns International Investors: "Cuba is Not Open for Business"]()
The U.S. Warns International Investors: "Cuba is Not Open for Business"
Published on 7/23/2025
![United States to Dispose of 500 Tons of Emergency Food Supplies Meant for Crisis Zones]()
United States to Dispose of 500 Tons of Emergency Food Supplies Meant for Crisis Zones
Published on 7/19/2025
![State Department Lays Off Over 1,300 Employees Following Trump-Driven Overhaul]()
State Department Lays Off Over 1,300 Employees Following Trump-Driven Overhaul
Published on 7/11/2025
![Impersonator Uses AI to Mimic Marco Rubio's Voice, Deceiving U.S. Officials: What Was the Motive?]()
Impersonator Uses AI to Mimic Marco Rubio's Voice, Deceiving U.S. Officials: What Was the Motive?
Published on 7/8/2025
![United States Embarks on "America First" Rebranding with a Singular, Iconic Symbol]()
United States Embarks on "America First" Rebranding with a Singular, Iconic Symbol
Published on 7/2/2025
![Trump's Immigration Blacklist Could Expand to Include Citizens from 36 Additional Countries]()
Trump's Immigration Blacklist Could Expand to Include Citizens from 36 Additional Countries
Published on 6/16/2025
![Willy Allen: "Non-immigrant Visa Applications from Cubans Will Be Denied"]()
Willy Allen: "Non-immigrant Visa Applications from Cubans Will Be Denied"
Published on 6/9/2025
![United States Imposes New Notification Requirements on Cuban Diplomats]()
United States Imposes New Notification Requirements on Cuban Diplomats
Published on 5/10/2025
![U.S. Embassy in Havana Issues Critical Warning to Cuban Nationals]()
U.S. Embassy in Havana Issues Critical Warning to Cuban Nationals
Published on 5/2/2025
![Marco Rubio Applauds Trump's First 100 Days: "Delivering for the American People"]()
Marco Rubio Applauds Trump's First 100 Days: "Delivering for the American People"
Published on 5/1/2025
![U.S. to Deny Visas for Birth Tourism Attempts]()
U.S. to Deny Visas for Birth Tourism Attempts
Published on 4/30/2025
![Marco Rubio Unveils Major Overhaul of State Department Personnel and Bureaucracy]()
Marco Rubio Unveils Major Overhaul of State Department Personnel and Bureaucracy
Published on 4/22/2025
![Marco Rubio Shuts Down State Department's Foreign Disinformation Office]()
Marco Rubio Shuts Down State Department's Foreign Disinformation Office
Published on 4/17/2025
![State Department Confirms Permanent Shutdown of USAID]()
State Department Confirms Permanent Shutdown of USAID
Published on 3/29/2025
![United States Tightens Visa Regulations, Warns of Revocation for Immigration Violations]()
United States Tightens Visa Regulations, Warns of Revocation for Immigration Violations
Published on 3/17/2025
![United States Denies Involvement in Release of Cuban Political Prisoners]()
United States Denies Involvement in Release of Cuban Political Prisoners
Published on 3/15/2025
![Carlos Otero Advocates for Family Reunification: "Countless Families Have Been Waiting for Years"]()
Carlos Otero Advocates for Family Reunification: "Countless Families Have Been Waiting for Years"
Published on 2/28/2025
![Unexpected U.S.-Russia Diplomatic Breakthrough: Embassy Staff to be Restored]()
Unexpected U.S.-Russia Diplomatic Breakthrough: Embassy Staff to be Restored
Published on 2/19/2025
![Donald Trump Criticizes USAID: "They Turned Out to Be Radical Left Lunatics"]()
Donald Trump Criticizes USAID: "They Turned Out to Be Radical Left Lunatics"
Published on 2/4/2025
![Marco Rubio Takes Interim Leadership of USAID Amid Controversy]()
Marco Rubio Takes Interim Leadership of USAID Amid Controversy
Published on 2/4/2025
![U.S. News February 3, 2025: White House Comments on Selena Gomez's Immigration Video; USAID Under State Department Control; Trump Pushes to Reclaim Panama Canal]()
U.S. News February 3, 2025: White House Comments on Selena Gomez's Immigration Video; USAID Under State Department Control; Trump Pushes to Reclaim Panama Canal
Published on 2/3/2025
![State Department Assumes Full Control Over USAID]()
State Department Assumes Full Control Over USAID
Published on 2/3/2025
![Reactivation of Helms-Burton Act's Title III by U.S. Increases Restrictions on Cuban Entities]()
Reactivation of Helms-Burton Act's Title III by U.S. Increases Restrictions on Cuban Entities
Published on 2/1/2025
![Secretary of State Marco Rubio Halts Nearly All U.S. Foreign Aid]()
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Halts Nearly All U.S. Foreign Aid
Published on 1/25/2025
![Trump Halts Refugee Travel Plans for Thousands Approved to Enter the U.S.]()
Trump Halts Refugee Travel Plans for Thousands Approved to Enter the U.S.
Published on 1/22/2025
![Trump Appoints Cuban-American Mauricio Claver-Carone to Key Government Role]()
Trump Appoints Cuban-American Mauricio Claver-Carone to Key Government Role
Published on 12/23/2024
![U.S. Embassy Issues Crucial Advice for Cubans Considering Emigration]()
U.S. Embassy Issues Crucial Advice for Cubans Considering Emigration
Published on 8/9/2024
![United States Clarifies It Has Not Yet Recognized Edmundo González as President of Venezuela]()
United States Clarifies It Has Not Yet Recognized Edmundo González as President of Venezuela
Published on 8/6/2024
![U.S. Expands Sanctions on Travel Agency Executives and Tour Operators Aiding Irregular Migration]()
U.S. Expands Sanctions on Travel Agency Executives and Tour Operators Aiding Irregular Migration
Published on 7/10/2024
![Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Criticizes Blinken Over Human Trafficking Report]()
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Criticizes Blinken Over Human Trafficking Report
Published on 6/25/2024
![U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Charter Flight Executive for Facilitating Illegal Migration]()
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Charter Flight Executive for Facilitating Illegal Migration
Published on 6/14/2024
![U.S. Monitors Russian Warships Near Cuba]()
U.S. Monitors Russian Warships Near Cuba
Published on 6/7/2024
![Biden Administration Defends Controversial Visit of Cuban Officials to Miami Airport]()
Biden Administration Defends Controversial Visit of Cuban Officials to Miami Airport
Published on 5/22/2024
![U.S. Lawmakers Slam Decision to Remove Cuba from Terrorism Non-Cooperation List]()
U.S. Lawmakers Slam Decision to Remove Cuba from Terrorism Non-Cooperation List
Published on 5/19/2024
