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State Department
MediaBias News has published 14 stories involving State Department, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · Middle EastRubio waives aid restrictions for Egypt over Iran war role
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in U.S. military aid to Egypt. The funds were previously withheld over human rights concerns but were released due to Egypt's role in the war with Iran.
Middle East3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesState Department Revoked Over 250,000 Visas Under Trump
The State Department revoked more than 250,000 visas during Donald Trump's presidency. Violations included criminal conduct, fraud, and national security threats. The move is part of a broader crackdown on unlawful immigration.
United States3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 41
Politics · Middle EastTrump administration lifts Syria arms export ban
The Trump administration has removed Syria from a list of countries banned from importing U.S. weaponry. This action is part of a process of easing sanctions on the new Syrian government led by interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesTrump administration cuts legal immigration from Muslim-majority countries by 96%
Data released by the State Department indicate that legal immigration from 45 Muslim-majority nations fell by more than 96 per cent after Donald Trump returned to the White House, with Afghan arrivals collapsing to single‑digit numbers and refugee admissions reaching zero.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Politics · Middle EastTrump Administration Extends Qatar Camp for Afghan Allies
The Trump administration is extending the life of Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar for nine months. The camp houses over 1,000 Afghans who assisted the U.S. war effort or are relatives of U.S. service members and was set to close.
Middle East2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesState Department weighs sharing passport data under Trump administration
The U.S. State Department is assessing how to share federal passport records with state, local and some nonprofit entities for voter‑citizenship checks. A notice could appear in the Federal Register as early as 22 October, and a recent Supreme Court ruling permits DHS to provide citizenship data to local governments. Democrats warn the scheme may produce false‑positive errors.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 85 · Hype 15- Politics · United States
Trump asked Xi about buying US weapons, ambassador claims
US Ambassador to China David Perdue claimed President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy American weapons. The White House has denied any plans to sell arms to China, stating that US law prohibits such sales.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Politics · Middle EastUS drafted memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions, but shelved it
US officials prepared a draft statement in early September that would have condemned the UK, France, and Canada for plans to block imports from Israeli settlements. The statement was not released, with sources indicating a lack of support from the White House and senior State Department leadership.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Launches Foundry School for Manufacturing Training
The Trump administration has launched the Foundry School, a national training program designed to rebuild the domestic manufacturing base. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were involved in its launch.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesUS to spend $4 million on right-wing media in Europe
The Trump administration plans to allocate $4 million to bolster right-wing media outlets in Europe. This funding is part of a broader initiative supporting conservative civil society groups in the region, with a total package of at least $25 million.
United States2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Politics · Middle EastUS revokes visa of Iraqi official honored by Biden
The United States has revoked the visa of Taif Sami Mohammed, an Iraqi national previously honored by the Biden administration. She has been placed on the FBI's Terror Watchlist, prompting the visa cancellation.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
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
