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The spokesperson said the reorganization will discontinue remaining USAID functions that “do not align with the administration priorities” but stressed that “we are continuing essential life‑saving programs and making strategic investments.” The spokesperson added that the department is \"ready\" to mobilize Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) if formal requests for assistance come in from affected countries.

The announcement follows a review of foreign assistance directed by the secretary of state and implementation of an executive‑level foreign assistance review the spokesperson identified by number. The spokesperson said one USAID award supporting the Ukraine Conflict Observatory was paused on Jan. 25 and then terminated on Feb. 26 as part of the agency's closeout procedures; limited funding was provided to complete transfer of data to appropriate authorities during the closeout.

Reporters asked whether the reorganization will ground DART operations or delay shipments of humanitarian supplies. The spokesperson answered that the DART system has not been impeded and that the department is “ready” to respond when formal requests are received, but would not give a specific timeline for deployments.

Journalists also asked about the effect on USAID Foreign Service officers after a reduction‑in‑force notice went to many officers overseas. The spokesperson said restructuring will cause “disruption” and that separations for some foreign service officers may be effective July 1, but declined to provide a firm count and said separated employees may be able to apply for some newly open positions. The spokesperson said the department is committed to personnel safety and to keeping ongoing life‑saving aid programs operational during the transition.

The spokesperson declined to provide an overall cost estimate for repatriating personnel and families, saying staffing and financial details are fluid and will be disclosed as available. On questions about locally hired staff at overseas missions, the spokesperson said those situations vary by mission and could not be detailed on the spot.

Why it matters: The reorganization affects how U.S. foreign assistance is delivered and who administers humanitarian programs overseas. Journalists pressed officials about immediate impacts on humanitarian partners and programs in Gaza and elsewhere; the spokesperson said those funding and operational decisions will follow the ongoing transition process and that the department will provide more information as it becomes available.

What remains unresolved: The spokesperson repeatedly described personnel numbers, costs and some mission‑level staffing outcomes as “dynamic” or “not specified.” Reporters asked whether USAID partners in Gaza will receive uninterrupted funding during the transfer; the spokesperson said they could not yet provide a specific plan and referred some questions to USAID and the White House for further details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Department of State Press Briefing - March 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The U.S. Department of State and USAID have notified Congress of a plan to realign certain USAID functions to State by July 1, 2025, a State Department spokesperson said, and officials said core life‑saving programs and Disaster Assistance Response Teams remain ready during the transition.","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},6100661,"State Department says Washington is \"glad\" to see U.S. investors acquire Panama ports; refers questions to companies and Panama government",70,2083000,2153000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2812726-a62764e0e07f7f7532037440e27c8896&start=2083&end=2153","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2812726-a62764e0e07f7f7532037440e27c8896/thumbnail_2083000.jpg","/articles/6100661/State-Department-says-Washington-is-glad-to-see-US-investors-acquire-Panama-ports-refers-questions-to-companies-and-Panama-government","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100661-8088fb8da5e56dcfd14e461786f88131/orig.mp4?Expires=1770572980&Signature=ccboENfmWVdAZ3tFV6sRhty2mRF~0q2LJpiWeR7vqsSdVb4X3y6ea7~~-xp9O0tD1VtqThKJSXURrg43HbzUx3KkadcfOywVh7Bpd2lr1X54k6v1Oz6S-zjjEO3YYaYu~MSalLRA9ntsymCuMiwSxAs7IXnjWC68mB5~h4I9ic3YOyqUb41VgUb48PVuJegVErLiaiNntmGJVtglAU6QlGcFubvGoZI8nXg1VJI0yRjWoUHb2QiAbZn2TNjs14RImwN9Fl8DZEkPwOQ4W4X-sICfoL2i0T3KTIg7d8EkuxpNPowGzGxOX-iG1m67iDOs8r9wLB9gwiT1b11MyoBiSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department said it is aware of comments by Chinese regulators about an antitrust review of CK Hutchison's proposed sale of two Panama ports — Balboa and Cristobal — to BlackRock.

A spokesperson said the U.S. government was not surprised by Beijing's reaction and that it is \"glad to see U.S. investors acquire a controlling stake in the Panama Ports Company,\" which operates the ports at either end of the Panama Canal. The spokesperson directed reporters to BlackRock, CK Hutchison and the government of Panama for details about the transaction and how Panamanian law applies.

Why it matters: Control of port operations near the Panama Canal has geopolitical and commercial importance. The spokesperson's remarks reflect U.S. interest in the transaction but stopped short of policy prescriptions, deferring regulatory questions to Panama and to the transaction parties.

What remains unspecified: The gaggle did not provide further detail on any U.S. review, potential bilateral consultations with Panama regarding the sale, or expected timelines for approvals.","The State Department told reporters it is aware of Beijing's antitrust review comments on CK Hutchison's proposed sale of two Panama ports to BlackRock and said U.S. investors acquiring a controlling stake is welcome.",{"_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},6100670,"State Department declines to discuss details of Turkish student detention; reiterates visa revocation policy",88,1624000,1712000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2812726-a62764e0e07f7f7532037440e27c8896&start=1624&end=1712","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2812726-a62764e0e07f7f7532037440e27c8896/thumbnail_1624000.jpg","/articles/6100670/State-Department-declines-to-discuss-details-of-Turkish-student-detention-reiterates-visa-revocation-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100670-0c66acfe102f389a58e1e4cf4476de28/orig.mp4?Expires=1770572980&Signature=m4mqy5vgloiwtug418aEAIUoBUROllMvnCMolI-5AbwbYxenPOYx8dgEighZmTZcqb9OtGmH0B6WkAMWdzIQPyGNLfMwGLb23JrA5~aax8-KjMD2EZQ6TrmRTdprGE7jTfYvnHgl4c8X6vZAXPr~SU9hloO01egvETfGyEEQMAz~k9NHEQJ3sx4C0POdrjIjqGsIV0jH5JCTQ9eOG71lw4AKTJ1Lfkv66QvfFfaKSb1Gr7gtq~~JRc~Nc2kgekoHS0nzogpXSZ3pks9x-Vi1m874jWerlV9jOpF7zl-gkCjpb1MnM67wrpeyAiHvWbny2fYPEMnez5foVUUgLMaQ9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A State Department spokesperson declined to comment on the merits of a court case involving a Turkish student identified in reporting as Rumaysa, saying the matter is being adjudicated in court and is beyond the scope of the gaggle.

The spokesperson said the Department of Homeland Security, which administers immigration enforcement functions in coordination with the State Department, determined that the student had committed crimes that required detention; the spokesperson said that determination will be adjudicated in court and that the department would not comment further.

On the broader topic of visa revocations, the spokesperson said the department has \"zero tolerance for non‑citizens who violate U.S. laws\" and that visa refusal, visa revocation and deportation are options when people break the law. The spokesperson said the department does not routinely publish daily counts of visa revocations and that such numbers are dynamic because revocations occur as cases are reviewed.

Reporters sought clarity about whether visa revocations signal a broader policy change; the spokesperson framed the actions as routine adjudicative and security vetting outcomes in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security and said revocations happen \"every day\" as part of securing borders and public safety.

Why it matters: The detention and visa revocation of foreign students raises questions about due process, the interaction of immigration enforcement and free‑speech claims, and whether revocations are being applied at scale. The spokesperson repeatedly declined to provide numeric figures or to discuss evidence in active court proceedings.","A State Department spokesperson declined to discuss details of an ongoing court case involving a Turkish student and reiterated that visa revocations are a routine, dynamic tool used when non‑citizens violate U.S. law.",{"_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},6100675,"State Department: Ukraine Conflict Observatory award paused and later terminated; limited funds provided to transfer data",164,299000,463000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2812726-a62764e0e07f7f7532037440e27c8896&start=299&end=463","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2812726-a62764e0e07f7f7532037440e27c8896/thumbnail_299000.jpg","/articles/6100675/State-Department-Ukraine-Conflict-Observatory-award-paused-and-later-terminated-limited-funds-provided-to-transfer-data","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100675-c3033999614cf778eb279177cdb269bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770572980&Signature=jfTbT9H0XArpPBe0GUWtb5evE1APT6sD-xFttS6PYeKojSpOOFnRlvBydDU2wQjcTZA-CkhqMzzvoHLqa7Lt8OStj5~D7DqngouUVqPzfjbF9lnkW~Fpsso~2oJO72ifPQKcFLXPzl2NoqxXTcIxScdtwSNlawc9b42OuqHMWOMJ6RBvuCf5zGE~Y4CSrLLFveKhJTrBvAAkPARU8IRWGB1uixWYThGvnahsBR3x08CLpQizNnhuuRbPeZ8yfL~mlNNA~woouDNPO37zo2QwjjcgclnV-jG4sHMnxJYMvuwIKNZY2f6SsUMpPltv25jbWyeBWLiwdqUBiwr8IWfCWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A State Department spokesperson told reporters that the award supporting the Ukraine Conflict Observatory was paused effective Jan. 25, then terminated on Feb. 26 as part of the department's foreign assistance review.

The spokesperson said that funding was provided for a short period to facilitate a standard closeout procedure: the implementers needed to ensure the proper transfer of critical data on Ukrainian children to appropriate authorities. The spokesperson said this was not a reversal or restoration of funding but a closeout activity required to secure and transfer data created under the program.

Reporters asked for dollar figures; the spokesperson declined to provide a specific amount and said the department generally does not publish detailed funding statistics for such closeout transactions. The spokesperson also said that data were preserved and would be transferred to appropriate authorities but declined to speak about subsequent investigative steps by other agencies or about details of potential court or investigative activity.

Why it matters: The Conflict Observatory work and the handling of its data have been the subject of public reporting and congressional interest. The State Department description frames the activity as a documented closeout step rather than a renewed or restored grant.","A State Department spokesperson said the award supporting the Ukraine Conflict Observatory was paused Jan. 25 and terminated Feb. 26; limited funding was provided during closeout to ensure critical data on Ukrainian children were transferred to appropriate authorities.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6100665,"U.S. designates five individuals and three entities tied to Hezbollah financing, spokesperson says",2240,235000,2475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2812726-a62764e0e07f7f7532037440e27c8896&start=235&end=2475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2812726-a62764e0e07f7f7532037440e27c8896/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6100665/US-designates-five-individuals-and-three-entities-tied-to-Hezbollah-financing-spokesperson-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100665-c80656650a637443952296e582dc322c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770572980&Signature=od34wrIeMQ3ltVMs7Zz8jcNxSPCDqr42lmm8NJCMd4kvviQH4wM5uFxe6gCEZRiK1us1YnA8zHjiW6teYdKhP-W0N3a38wEGQRfGsZzM0zquNzUYmiWoRtYeLzf8YdCYldH04rnWyxKqyzxvb1yPXfctI6wXaVIr5z3hqgBSCj8ciuL8vQB7n48Bs474MGn5SXPONxGNwhqETKSef-WwcsCsqADm0XWBArI2Yz~4TJcGPWwaKIjlEKDWSkmOe4dXWKhkq0gL6FTmZxSF6FktrpIn8MPzHGLSvdYDk8sQ~QDbnOfXFVXE~dPFuQkyR9VXFlA0Bd8q9QkQazbJ8FyiiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The United States designated five individuals and three entities for ties to a sanctions‑evasion network affiliated with Hezbollah's finance team, a State Department spokesperson said, citing actions taken pursuant to executive order 13224.

The spokesperson said the designations are part of the administration's effort to \"disrupt the complex schemes Hezbollah uses to conceal its illicit behavior and acquire revenue to fund its malign activities.\" The Department of the Treasury also announced related designations as part of a whole‑of‑government approach, the spokesperson said.

Officials framed the action as consistent with the president's policy of maximum pressure on Iran and its proxies and said the designations aim to deny Hezbollah access to revenue and the international financial system. The spokesperson did not provide the names of the designated individuals or entities in the gaggle.

Why it matters: The designations represent targeted financial sanctions intended to disrupt funding channels used by Hezbollah, which the U.S. government classifies as a terrorist organization. Treasury‑led sanctions can affect international banking and shipping links used to move revenue.

What remains unspecified: The spokesperson did not list the designated names or provide immediate details on the operational impact or secondary measures that partner governments might take in response.","The State Department announced sanctions targeting a sanctions‑evasion network affiliated with Hezbollah's finance apparatus, citing executive order 13224 and the administration's \"maximum pressure\" policy on Iran and its proxies.","actionData","errors"]

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State Department declines to discuss details of Turkish student detention; reiterates visa revocation policy

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U.S. designates five individuals and three entities tied to Hezbollah financing, spokesperson says