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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday visas would be restricted for foreign officials who engage in censorship of Americans. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Department of State for comment via its press contact form.
The Trump administration ordered a hold on any new interviews of foreign student visa applications as it considers expanded vetting of applicants' social media accounts.
In his return to the Senate, Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced intense backlash from former colleagues who accused him of abandoning his principles.
The secretary of state is now also the national security advisor, and even America’s chief archivist. Yet he doesn’t seem to be the top diplomat. What gives?
Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio remarks at the American Compass Fifth Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2025. SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO: Thank you guys for having me. It’s an honor.
The Trump administration has argued that the State Department is bloated and layoffs are necessary. The court found that’s for Congress to decide.