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Trump Cabinet's dramatic policy changes

Trump's words are no longer reliable indicators of policy, but Cabinet members are speaking volumes

Salon · May 26

State department scrubs Rubio's 'every country has stupid people' remark as critics wonder if it applies to Trump

The State Department deleted a social media post featuring Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's remarks after critics suggested he called President Trump "stupid." This incident highlights the sensitivity around the word "stupid" in the Trump era, a term the President frequently uses to describe opponents and even allies.

The Times of India · May 25

‘Original intent of the law’: Trump claimed his war was on illegal immigrants – he has now ordered legal applicants to return home

“He’s telling them to leave America”

We Got This Covered · May 25

Trump Administration Plans to Admit up to 10,000 More White South African Refugees Into the United States

The administration claimed through an emergency notice to Congress that "unforeseen developments in South Africa created an emergency refugee situation"

Latin Times · May 19

‘Great unforced errors’: Foreign policy crises rise, yet Trump permanently slashes diplomats and gives jobs to his family and friends

State Department evaluation now come with a check for loyalty.

We Got This Covered · May 18

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The first half of 2026 has been a chaotic time for U.S. foreign policy: new tariffs, threats to annex Greenland, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation · May 18

Israel Reportedly Preparing For The Possibility That Iran War Will Resume Soon

Israel is preparing for the possibility that the war in Iran will resume soon, according to a new report.

Latin Times · May 17

Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister says

Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister has said – the latest deal as part of the ​Trump administration's bid to accelerate removals.

Radio France Internationale · May 16

Israel and Lebanon extend their ceasefire by 45 days following talks in the US

The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2 and 3 June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from the countries concerned on 29 May.

Euronews · May 15

Israel Reportedly Preparing For The Possibility That Iran War Will Resume Soon

Israel is preparing for the possibility that the war in Iran will resume soon, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 15