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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a memo reviewed by NBC News, said additional guidance would be issued on existing passports containing an “X” sex marker.

An Ohio mother of two is speaking out after receiving vicious death threats both directly and on social media over a viral video that has caused some to smear her as “racist,” which she says is completely false and the result of a “massive misunderstanding.” Michelle Bishop spoke to Fox News Digital about the situation … Read more

Gov. Gavin Newsom thanked President Donald Trump Friday for visiting Southern California to tour the devastation left by the fires this month, marking their first face-off since starting an ongoing online feud over the wildfire damage. Trump traveled to Southern California Friday to see damage from the recent wildfires that destroyed thousands of acres and … Read more

Migrants in Florida are feeling anxious as they brace for what could happen since Trump issued a wave of immigration-related executive orders.

As the Trump administration ramped up its immigration crackdown, officials said 538 undocumented immigrants were arrested on Thursday. And two U.S. military planes flew deported migrants to Guatemala. The mayor of Newark, N.J., was critical of a raid by ICE agents in that city. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

The president has had harsh words for state and local leaders in California amid the deadly blazes. He recently suggested that federal aid could come with strings.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered an immediate stop to the flow of almost all U.S. foreign assistance, pending a review, according to an internal State Department cable obtained by NBC News. A waiver was issued for foreign military financing for both Israel and Egypt, but no other countries were specifically mentioned in the cable

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Australian basketball Illawarra Hawks majority owner Jared Novelly will serve as the next U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and the Independent State of Samoa. Trump described Novelly as a “highly respected philanthropist” in an announcement on Truth Social. TRUMP NOMINATES PENNY SCHWINN FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF US DEPARTMENT … Read more

On a visit to a North Carolina neighborhood destroyed by Hurricane Helene, President Trump was highly critical of FEMA, suggesting it should be shut down. Trump arrived late Friday in Los Angeles to visit an area destroyed by a wildfire. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports

The directive follows President Donald Trump’s executive order Monday pausing new obligations and disbursements of foreign aid pending review.