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U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Laura Loomer Posts
ByHamed Aleaziz and Ken Bensinger August 16, 2025August 17, 2025

The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

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U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Right-Wing Outcry
ByHamed Aleaziz and Ken Bensinger August 16, 2025

The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

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Human Rights Report Under Trump Blunts Language on Israel and El Salvador
ByEdward Wong August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

A collection of U.S. reports on human rights offenses trimmed or omitted past language on violations in El Salvador, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Israel, all seen as partners by President Trump.

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Mike Huckabee, Israel’s Passionate Defender as Gaza War Drives Allies Away
ByElisabeth Bumiller August 2, 2025

Mr. Huckabee, a Baptist minister, is the first evangelical to serve as American ambassador to Israel. Christian conservatives and the Netanyahu government are pleased.

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State Dept. Official Testifies That Criticism of Israel Can Lead to Deportations
ByZach Montague July 18, 2025

The head of the Bureau of Consular Affairs said his office regularly weighed criticism of Israel when determining whether to deny or revoke student visas.

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State Dept. Official Testifies That Criticism of Israel Can Lead to Deportations
ByZach Montague July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

The head of the Bureau of Consular Affairs said his office regularly weighed criticism of Israel when determining whether to deny or revoke student visas.

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U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants
ByEdward Wong June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

The State Department is restarting the processing of visa applications from students and visiting scholars, but is screening for “hostility” toward the United States.

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Trump Administration Says It Is Working to Help Americans Leave Israel Amid Iran Conflict
ByAnushka Patil June 18, 2025

As fighting between Iran and Israel continued for a sixth day, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem made its first announcement for Americans trying to leave Israel.

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