State Department

The State Department is the United States federal executive department responsible for the nation's foreign policy and international relations. It manages diplomatic missions, negotiates treaties, and represents American interests abroad.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a series of high-profile policy shifts, including changes in communication terminology, pressure over financial disclosures, and the planned closure of several consulates.

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• Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ term prompts US State Department to replace ‘AI’ in communications
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• US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources say
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• The State Department said Thursday that it had approved visas for Iran's 'core delegation', along with essential staffers to participate in the UN meetings.
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