Department of State

noun

the department of the U.S. federal government that sets forth and maintains the foreign policy of the U.S., especially in negotiations with foreign governments and international organizations. : DOS

Department of State

A department of the federal executive branch primarily responsible for making and conducting foreign policy. It is commonly called the State Department and is headed by the secretary of state . Its activities include negotiating treaties, coordinating correspondence and information programs with foreign governments, and administering economic aid to developing nations .

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US Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the three were "in our custody".

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Visas are granted and revoked by the Department of State.

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Department of State saying her application had to be changed “to correct your information to show your biological sex at birth.”

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But this is all highly speculative and a US Department of State spokesperson said that there was "nothing to preview or announce at this time".

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“Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation,” Musk said on X, though Trump appointees at the FBI, Department of State and other agencies instructed employees not to respond to the email.

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