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US State Department
MediaBias News has published 14 stories involving US State Department, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaUS State Department approves $140m Black Hawk sale to Argentina
The US State Department has approved the sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina for an estimated $140 million. The deal aims to bolster Argentina's military capabilities and aligns with US foreign policy goals.
Latin America4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Politics · United States
US tells diplomats to urge countries to boost synagogue security
The US State Department has instructed its diplomatic missions worldwide to ask host governments to increase security around synagogues and Jewish institutions. The directive comes amid a global rise in antisemitic incidents and ahead of the High Holidays.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS offers $10 million for intel on five IRGC leaders
The US State Department's Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $10 million for information on five senior leaders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. The individuals are accused of involvement in attacks on American personnel and major cyber operations.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 50 · Hype 40- Politics · Middle East
US removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list
The US State Department has removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, a designation it held for 47 years. The move, announced on Monday, also saw Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham removed from a US terrorist list. The designation imposed restrictions on foreign assistance, defence exports, and financial transactions.
Middle East2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 20 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS approves $4.5bn sale of refueling aircraft to Qatar
The US State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of military equipment to Qatar, including four Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft. The deal is part of the Foreign Military Sales process and would give Qatar its own refueling capability.
Middle East2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 20- Conflict & Security · China
China detains US scholar Min Zin on espionage charges, US calls detention wrongful
The US has designated Myanmar scholar and US citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China, where he was arrested in June 2026 on espionage charges. China denies wrongful detention, while the US urges his release ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.
China5 min readTrust 70 · Craft 55 · Hype 15 
Conflict & Security · UkraineLavrov accuses US of intelligence support for Ukraine strikes, vows to destroy Western supplies
Sergei Lavrov stated Russia has submitted questions to the US State Department about alleged intelligence support for Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. He announced intensified efforts to destroy Western military supplies to Ukraine and ruled out immediate peace talks, which have stalled since February 2023.
Ukraine5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 67 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesTrump administration ends Biden-era DEIA guidelines for US diplomats
The US State Department announced on 13 August 2026 the removal of Biden-era Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) guidelines for diplomats. The Trump administration stated the change prioritises merit and diplomatic skills over ideological training, which had directed diplomats to raise DEIA issues in foreign discussions.
United States5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 55 · Hype 55
Politics · United StatesUS revokes 600 visas in crackdown on birth tourism networks
The US State Department revoked over 600 visas in July 2026 as part of a crackdown on birth tourism, where foreign nationals travel to give birth in the US to secure citizenship for their children. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, including a new task force, at a press conference in the Philippines.
United States5 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 30- Media · United States
Naomi Seibt seeks US State Department funding for far-right media network
Naomi Seibt, a German far-right influencer linked to the AfD, applied for US State Department funding to launch the Freedom Alliance of the West, a media network promoting free speech and sovereignty. The State Department confirmed its programming supports European allies but did not comment on the application.
United States4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15 
Politics · United StatesUS revokes 175,000 visas under Trump over crime and fraud
The US State Department has revoked over 175,000 visas since President Donald Trump began his second term, citing criminal activity, visa violations and fraud. Assault, drunk driving and birth tourism were among the leading reasons for the cancellations, the department said.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 70 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesTrump administration to close five US diplomatic posts, reopen others
The US State Department will close five diplomatic missions, including the embassy in Grenada and consulates in Japan and Indonesia, while reopening posts in Libya, Syria and Venezuela. The moves were communicated to Congress by the Trump administration.
United States4 min read
Politics · United StatesState Department notifies Congress of five planned embassy closures
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five diplomatic missions, including an embassy in Grenada and consulates in Japan, Indonesia and Canada, according to Reuters. The closures, proposed during the Trump administration, aim to streamline diplomatic presence but critics warn of risks to US influence.
United States4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 50 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesUS State Department to close five foreign missions in downsizing
The US State Department notified Congress of plans to close consulates in Winnipeg, Nagoya, Medan, Douala and St. George’s, part of a broader downsizing not linked to a specific geopolitical event. The move follows earlier proposals under the Trump administration and has drawn criticism from Democrats and former officials.
United States4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
