The war in Iran has exposed the need to mount a defense against foreign influence campaigns, officials and experts say.
Category: State Department
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Trump Officials Try to Fight Foreign Disinformation They Once Dismissed
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Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.
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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
The New York Times – Business:In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
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Like Trump, U.S. Embassies Are Raising Cash for Lavish July Fourth Parties
The New York Times – Business:Some of Washington’s diplomatic outposts in Asia are raising millions for events to mark the 250th independence anniversary. One ambassador offered to sing and dance.
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James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela
James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.
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Some South Korean Workers Return to Georgia Factory After U.S. Reissues Visas
The State Department has reissued visas for many workers detained in a September raid, lawyers said, as the Trump administration tries to undo damage from the operation.
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Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’
Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.”
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Getting a Visa to Visit the U.S. Could Take Even Longer
A new State Department rule requires would-be travelers to be interviewed in their home countries, where wait times can be more than a year.
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Was Your Passport Lost or Stolen While Traveling? Here’s How to Replace It.
Losing your travel document while overseas can be a hassle, but the process of getting a replacement and getting yourself home is simple once you know what to do.