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MD-based Lockheed Martin secures $4.7B Patriot missile contract
Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin said it was awarded a $4.7 billion preliminary contract to continue critical accelerated production of the Patriot interceptor missile.
Ousted Venezuelan President Maduro pleads not guilty to narcotics charges in NY
Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to narcotics charges after President Donald Trump's stunning capture of him.
Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers
The Supreme Court let the Trump administration enforce a policy blocking transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers.
Ex-Trump adviser Bolton charged in MD in probe of mishandling of classified information
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged with illegally storing and transmitting classified information.
Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Trump administration must release billions in foreign aid approved by Congress, a federal judge has ordered.
Judge says Trump administration can’t use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of US
A federal judge barred the Trump administration from using its ban on travelers from some countries to keep out 80 already-vetted refugees.
State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
The U.S. State Department fired more than 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration.
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
The State Department is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but will require applicants to unlock their social media accounts for government review.
Judge blocks limits on passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from limiting passport sex markers for many transgender and nonbinary Americans.
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
The U.S. paused new visa interviews for international students amid plans to expand social media screening, risking delays for summer and fall enrollment.
State Department unveils massive overhaul, with reduction of staff and bureaus
Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department, with plans to reduce staff and consolidate bureaus.
White House proposes drastic cuts to State Department and funding for UN, NATO, others
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has proposed gutting the State Department’s budget by almost 50%.
