Rubio will warn of future military action if Venezuela’s new leaders stray from US goals

Rubio will warn of future military action if Venezuela’s new leaders stray from US goals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans on Wednesday to warn that the Trump administration is ready to take new military action against Venezuela if the country’s interim leadership deviates from US expectations. In testimony prepared for a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio says that the United States is not … Read more

US updates ‘do not travel’ warning for major world power, urges Americans to leave immediately

US updates ‘do not travel’ warning for major world power, urges Americans to leave immediately

The State Department has updated its travel warning for Americans planning to or already visiting Russia. On Tuesday, the agency reissued a Level 4 travel warning for Russia that was announced in May. As part of the warning, the State Department urged any Americans already in Russia to leave immediately. The agency warns that it … Read more

US bans five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American views online

US bans five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American views online

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department announced Tuesday it was banning five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. technology firms to censor or suppress American views. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not name those he said were not behind a new visa policy announced in May to restrict the entry of … Read more