Department of State

Trump hires a beauty salon owner to decide who to ban from the US

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Trump hires a beauty salon owner to decide who to ban from the US

President Donald Trump has installed a lawyer and part-time beauty salon owner to decide which foreigners are allowed into the United States. The State Department announced that Mora Namdar has been promoted from her post on US foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa to become assistant secretary for consular affairs, overseeing everything … Read more

The US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

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The US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners who want to visit the United States either to invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events. At the same time, the administration added new criteria … Read more