State Department
noun
: the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries
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In addition to equipment to assess damage and locate victims, the US will provide $150 million in aid to Venezuela, the State Department announced.
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Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The State Department said the United States has deployed search-and-rescue teams, coordinated deliveries of medical supplies and unlocked $150 million in emergency humanitarian assistance.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
About 40,000 of the special-edition passports are expected to be released and will be available starting July 6, 2026, according to the State Department.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Abigail Williams Abigail Williams is a producer and reporter for NBC News covering the State Department.
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Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
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Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The State Department said the United States has deployed search-and-rescue teams, coordinated deliveries of medical supplies and unlocked $150 million in emergency humanitarian assistance.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
About 40,000 of the special-edition passports are expected to be released and will be available starting July 6, 2026, according to the State Department.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Abigail Williams Abigail Williams is a producer and reporter for NBC News covering the State Department.
—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
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“State Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/State%20Department. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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