Michele Kelemen

The Trump Administration stopped admitting refugees and created a new program for white South Africans. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers this week that they "assimilate" more easily.

A U.N. report finds the number of people uprooted by conflicts around the world has fallen and the number of refugees returning home is reaching record numbers.

Exiled Russian journalist Vladimir Raevsky has used a well-known Russian fairy tale as the basis for his stand-up comedy. It’s called “the realm that never smiled” and it encourages Russian speaking audiences to laugh at their own history as a way to fight authoritarianism.

President Trump's image on a limited-edition U.S. passport is drawing long lines from supporters -- and sharp criticism from detractors.

President Trump's image on a limited-edition U.S. passport is drawing long lines from supporters -- and sharp criticism from detractors.

for America's 250th anniversary on Monday. The passports feature an image of President Trump and are only available in person at the Washington Passport Agency — and only with an appointment.

As the U.S-Iran war ramps up again, hundreds of diplomats are in limbo. The State Department drew down staffing due to Iran's attacks on Gulf states. It's unclear if they'll return to normal business.

As the U.S-Iran war ramps up again, hundreds of diplomats are in limbo. The State Department drew down staffing due to Iran's attacks on Gulf states. It's unclear if they'll return to normal business.

President Trump says Iran is desperate to negotiate — but experts warn the conflict may be drifting further from diplomacy.

President Trump says Iran is desperate to negotiate — but experts warn the conflict may be drifting further from diplomacy.