Factbox-How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state

U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that Republican-led states redraw their congressional maps to help his party retain ...

State Department to focus on freedom of speech in next human rights report, likely targeting European governments

The US State Department will focus on “natural rights” like freedom of speech in its next human rights report, a senior State Department official said Thursday, as the agency targets traditional ...

US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it’s the biggest recipient of all

Much of the lending was to help Chinese companies buy stakes in U.S. businesses, many tied to critical technology and ...

State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot

While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts ...

Trump administration reshapes State Department human rights report

U.S. officials will consider enforcement of affirmative action policies and state subsidies for abortion as infringements ...
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Lebanon arrests alleged drug kingpin sanctioned by US State Department

Noah Zaitar allegedly ran a drug empire, producing and exporting narcotics, including the synthetic stimulant captagon.

US State Department Raises Tanzania Travel Advisory To Level 3, Citing Crime And Terrorism Concerns

The United States Department of State has elevated its travel advisory for Tanzania to Level 3, urging American citizens to ...

California mask ban for federal officers prompts US to sue state — and its leaders

In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws making California the first state in the nation to prohibit federal law ...

Federal judges uphold several North Carolina US House districts drawn by Republicans

The order by three judges didn’t rule on changes made last month to the 1st Congressional District that are designed to ...