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Steve Linick is the fourth government watchdog President Trump has fired or sought to remove in the last six weeks.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted the decision, calling it a "breathtaking action by an unaccountable political institution." Human rights groups are applauding the move.

Saying "birth tourism poses risks to national security," the State Department tells consular officials to deny a visa if they believe a potential visitor has the "primary purpose" of giving birth.

The new restrictions had been promised by the president after Iranian missiles struck an Iraqi air base, threatening American and allied service members this week.

The public had its first and only chance to meet with State Department officials about a new environmental analysis of the Keystone XL pipeline this week. Some protesters drove hours to attend.

Marie Yovanovitch was recalled from her post in May after criticism from some Republicans, including the president's eldest son, that she was not supportive of the administration's policies.

The secretary of state confirms he was listening to the conversation between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the July 25 call that sparked an impeachment inquiry.

The secretary of state accused House Democrats of trying to "intimidate" and "bully" current and former State Department officials by asking them to give depositions over the growing Ukraine scandal.

A much anticipated report by the U.S. State Department blames Myanmar's security forces for violence against Rohingya Muslims but does not call the mass killing a genocide.

The CIA director faces a narrow path through a closely divided Senate, but Republicans are confident he has the votes to win confirmation on the floor later this week.