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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Data from Inside Higher Ed shows at least 280 colleges and universities reported more than 1,800 international students and recent graduates had their legal status altered by the State Department.
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 4 May 2025
The delivery mechanism in the works would allow aid to reach the Palestinian population with safeguards to ensure it is not diverted by Hamas or Islamic Jihad, according to a State Department spokesperson.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
The State Department said the gang has been responsible for 80% of civilian death reports in that area since 2022.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Rubio leads during Trump’s massive changes Since being confirmed in a 99-0 Senate floor vote, Rubio has presided over a radical reorganization of the State Department.
—Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 4 May 2025
The delivery mechanism in the works would allow aid to reach the Palestinian population with safeguards to ensure it is not diverted by Hamas or Islamic Jihad, according to a State Department spokesperson.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
The State Department said the gang has been responsible for 80% of civilian death reports in that area since 2022.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Rubio leads during Trump’s massive changes Since being confirmed in a 99-0 Senate floor vote, Rubio has presided over a radical reorganization of the State Department.
—Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
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“State Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/State%20Department. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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