The State Department

• US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas - The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. The State Department last week qui
• US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online - The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not name those he said fell foul o
• US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympic