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Tammy said, \"The State Department will consider revoking the visas of foreigners who have supported Hamas and unleashed antisemitic harassment, intimidation, vandalism, and violence on America's college campuses.\" She said the department \"intends to use the department's broad authority to revoke visas when information comes to light indicating a visa holder may be, inadmissible or ineligible under U.S. immigration law.\"

On the question of distinguishing between support for violence and protected speech, Tammy said the administration's actions are not about content alone: \"Every country has a right to control its borders and to determine who's going to come into the country. So in in this particular instance there's also I know a freedom of speech argument, but this is not about speech. It's about actions.\" She also noted that the issue could face legal challenges in court.

The briefing did not provide specific criteria, a public list of affected individuals, or an administrative guidance document; the spokesperson said what has been reported in some outlets as a formal list \"is not a list that exists here that is being acted on.\" She added that reviews ordered by executive action are ongoing and that legal review and possible litigation are expected.

The spokesperson said decisions about individual cases, including special immigrant visa (SIV) recipients and those who assisted U.S. agencies in Afghanistan, would be part of broader reviews; she reiterated that reporting of a concrete, department-issued ban list was inaccurate as presented in some press coverage.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Department of State Press Briefing - March 17, 2025 - 2:00PM","oneSentenceSummary","The State Department spokesperson said the department will consider revoking visas of foreigners who have supported designated terrorist groups and has authority to do so when information indicates inadmissibility, adding that the policy targets actions rather than protected speech and may be subject to litigation.","taxTitle","US Department of State","taxId",9719,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6127207,"State Department: U.S. military deterrence operations aimed to stop Houthi attacks on shipping; spokesperson says maritime assaults must end",930,2850000,3780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664597-250dc3e9f69e259d760eb8fa8f9bf465&start=2850&end=3780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664597-250dc3e9f69e259d760eb8fa8f9bf465/thumbnail_2850000.jpg","/articles/6127207/State-Department-US-military-deterrence-operations-aimed-to-stop-Houthi-attacks-on-shipping-spokesperson-says-maritime-assaults-must-end","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127207-20b89d5e22751488996ae663e6a020e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770664844&Signature=FvmrC~F1P81ZlPxHGPwQc5JJROYZt04Km6G2JEsEeORasetFDh2qkCuAqI-yDF6~Zu2Nc8FS0oeCDVgaMDXiZiOgcO34UPgh6TC6Ak7wW6RUDQ1aE0nBo~P-uyHoUGfFHaohgYzhMqaTtsosovE6RQps0bR7GAGCZsMs0k8uZAsziqeiEQzXStSc3vo0lVe9ta8tp18XNCT9~R1xZ~BLibz8Pz0nMN-UVL5Q6i8C58T8xiMDPvg3AGoWQyTWmsTQ2y0e9EKm4N0F35HPwUZv10sC7zWYPh7UT4OiR5fVU7NVPjWp~2vYDUNE99teBTAe6-q-srGHa1hLAqxk1jJD~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department spokesperson described recent U.S. military deterrence operations against the Houthi forces in Yemen as intended to stop attacks on U.S. vessels and global shipping and to change the Houthis' posture.

Tammy said, \"Following the strikes, Secretary Rubio noted that the president, 'sent a powerful and clear message. These attacks on US vessels and global shipping must stop, and we will hold you accountable. We will protect our people and freedom of navigation.'\" The spokesperson framed the operations as part of a broader administration posture to move beyond \"pinprick responses.\"

During the briefing Tammy said there have been \"about 74 attacks on American naval ships,\" and she described the situation as untenable, saying the messaging to the Houthis is that \"this will end when you end the attack on both commercial and military ships in that region.\" She characterized the Houthis as operating in coordination with Iranian-backed dynamics.

The briefing tied the military posture to a policy of \"peace through strength,\" and the spokesperson said U.S. action was aimed at protecting maritime traffic and deterring further assaults. The spokesperson emphasized efforts to avoid civilian casualties but said the administration lamented loss of life in the conflict.

The briefing did not provide operational details such as specific targets, timing of strikes, legal authorizations cited for the military action, or independent corroboration of the attack count; those specifics were not provided in the transcript.

The State Department framed the operations as intended to restore safe navigation and as part of a diplomatic and economic pressure campaign on parties that support or enable attacks.","The State Department spokesperson described U.S. military operations targeting Houthi capabilities as part of a policy shift to stop repeated attacks on commercial and U.S. vessels, saying previous limited responses are replaced by stronger deterrence to protect navigation.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6127211,"State Department expels South African ambassador after remarks the spokesperson called unacceptable",433,2987000,3420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664597-250dc3e9f69e259d760eb8fa8f9bf465&start=2987&end=3420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664597-250dc3e9f69e259d760eb8fa8f9bf465/thumbnail_2987000.jpg","/articles/6127211/State-Department-expels-South-African-ambassador-after-remarks-the-spokesperson-called-unacceptable","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127211-6678037e6f4aa4a34d914c1ce28100b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770664844&Signature=dHebU9RqztQJ4Uwb~w38DVOM49p6WR~LlHp2qFRfnLtKg4W~t22fNzQ9zFgmCl4pvK9tgETzEpjw4jETjH-NO-J4XNSGSFOW1~j4WnXvwhQSQLTzaZN0gbklXFIc2oByWyLeggOlvhuE1Qc0SOcGyqZyfKAIQ6qxCDdrBjDYAJCBE0lrWUGXAaFYApisOGqcbkQyghSRcBeN-OeHbOuDyFlMFU4LABTzqeD6AH8n9nB3q19YG6g85lH6GI3jka5cN9na3OuRjHgP1tANVhIssyllwER9Dfnyr2SzN~e4lPZoXek3v9iiUyIFUrxCj22T-baxzqXikdf2~48oqGyktQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The U.S. Department of State declared the South African ambassador persona non grata and delivered notice in person, the State Department spokesperson said. The spokesperson described remarks by the ambassador at a public event as \"unacceptable\" and said they cast \"an awful light\" on the United States.

Tammy said the ambassador was notified in person at the State Department the same day as the public announcement and that the envoy's privileges and immunities \"expire[d] today,\" requiring departure within the period laid out in the notice. She said the action was taken because the remarks went beyond acceptable diplomatic conduct and \"didn't meet the standard\" expected of a diplomat posted to facilitate bilateral relations.

The spokesperson framed the measure as part of a broader review of U.S. policy toward South Africa, citing concerns she listed during the briefing about South African policies and international positions, including alleged ties with Russia and Iran and statements at international forums. Tammy said the reviews are intended to encourage changes in policy and posture.

The briefing did not include a full transcript of the ambassador's remarks, the formal diplomatic note language, or any comment from South African officials. The spokesperson said the administration remains open to improved relations if policies change.","A State Department spokesperson said the South African ambassador was declared persona non grata after remarks the spokesperson described as equating the U.S. and its president with white supremacy; the department said the ambassador's conduct undermined diplomatic norms.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6127215,"State Department says Ukraine accepted U.S. proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire; U.S. pushes diplomatic track at G7",1352,2758000,4110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664597-250dc3e9f69e259d760eb8fa8f9bf465&start=2758&end=4110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664597-250dc3e9f69e259d760eb8fa8f9bf465/thumbnail_2758000.jpg","/articles/6127215/State-Department-says-Ukraine-accepted-US-proposal-for-a-30-day-interim-ceasefire-US-pushes-diplomatic-track-at-G7","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127215-29a9ddf6b35ddb3b31c159df1a28524d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770664844&Signature=BF0Oe9Jkgl8OxpoCuQCT9XHae~ivon61~yObeJGCD2V63yFqyMqoEC2JMJmbcDYGQ2D2cYZvSZj3qQ8i1x4FG5Et9ZzV~PPvcC5TOCslIQcLKiIGuZybSzADJbsA1YiC-9-N~HH1nZiFUqdTmXYX70Wyqd83FxFYRKXgciLyHv7XxYrGC2f0xdYjUXCXVYtzumF1oHcVEIUHgz-Psmzj0m5jbXnc8~JF9P91w72MzBC1IZhmTQCk5ieHbuU92pd6~kgO-xeOKBvfl-G9toSXtAe7tOKlKDNYFbBmYqc5USrDpSjhHjrlCtNwtcrTwgMa22HGZH3xjwfAsl0EbtI~kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The U.S. Department of State spokesperson said Ukraine had expressed readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire in the Russia–Ukraine conflict and that U.S. envoys and senior officials pressed the issue in recent diplomacy.

Spokesperson Tammy said, \"In an important advancement for peace, America's top diplomat, Secretary Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor Mike Walt traveled to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to meet with the Ukrainian delegation. As a result, Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate interim 30 day ceasefire to the Russia Ukraine conflict.\" She added that follow-up steps now \"are in Russia's court.\"

Tammy also described Secretary Rubio's travel to the G7 in Canada, saying partners there \"expressed support for a swift end and a durable end to this conflict.\" The spokesperson said envoy Witkoff also made a related visit and that the administration has continued diplomatic engagement to pursue a ceasefire.

The spokesperson framed the effort as a diplomatic push: \"What we've seen ... is peace — to stop the wholesale slaughter of people,\" she said, adding that the administration views its diplomacy as aimed at enabling aid and reducing civilian harm.

The briefing did not provide a text of the U.S. ceasefire proposal, specific timelines for implementation beyond the 30-day interim described by Tammy, nor did it provide any formal response from Russian officials. The spokesperson repeatedly characterized further developments as contingent on other parties' choices and litigation or diplomatic processes where applicable.

Officials at the briefing also linked ceasefire diplomacy to humanitarian priorities, saying a stable pause would help ensure aid reaches civilians and allow continued negotiation on broader issues.

No formal action or international agreement was announced during the briefing. The State Department spokesperson said the administration would continue working with partners and envoys on the effort and pointed to the G7 consultations as part of that work.","The State Department briefing said a U.S. proposal for an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire in the Russia–Ukraine conflict drew Ukrainian readiness and that U.S. diplomats pressed the matter at the G7. The spokesperson said follow-up now rests with Russia and described recent envoy travel related to negotiations.","actionData","errors"]

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State Department says Ukraine accepted U.S. proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire; U.S. pushes diplomatic track at G7