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State Department
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving State Department, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Politics · United States
Trump Administration Pauses Immigrant Visas, Plans Visa Revocations
The Trump administration is intensifying its immigration crackdown by pausing all immigrant visa applications and preparing to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas. These measures target individuals seeking to enter or remain in the U.S. legally, citing concerns about public charge.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 
Politics · Middle EastUS prepares to return diplomats to Middle East embassies
The US is preparing to send diplomats back to Middle Eastern embassies that were evacuated during the war with Iran. The move suggests a reduced expectation of immediate large-scale conflict, with some missions set to operate at reduced capacity.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Politics · United StatesUS to revoke visas for up to 200,000 asylum seekers
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum in the US. The State Department expects to announce the action, which would be the largest mass visa revocation in US history, in the coming weeks.
United States3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesTrump announces $180m in mining school grants as part of $2bn sector funding
President Donald Trump announced $180 million in federal grants for mining schools, including $100 million from the Department of Energy for 14 accredited U.S. institutions. The funding is part of a broader $2 billion investment in the mining sector, framed as a move to rebuild domestic coal production and address workforce shortages.
United States4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 62 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesTrump convenes mining executives to secure critical minerals for US defence
President Donald Trump will meet executives from Rio Tinto, BHP Group, Freeport-McMoRan and other mining companies on 9 August 2026 to discuss securing domestic and allied supplies of critical minerals. The administration seeks to address shortages in weapons production and counter China’s dominance in mineral processing.
United States5 min readTrust 44 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Politics · Latin AmericaUS revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa after Lula government blocks American diplomats
The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the US on 4 August 2026, citing Brazil’s refusal to grant visas to two American diplomats and its delay in approving Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Brasilia. The State Department said the decision could be reversed if Brazil accepts the nominee.
Latin America4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 15