Secretary of State Marco Rubio has imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court. It’s the latest move by the U.S. to retaliate against the Hague-based court after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Drop Site News reports a leaked State Department memo reveals the Trump administration is considering a radical restructuring of the agency that would see the consolidation or elimination of over 3,400 U.S.-based staff positions, as well as entire bureaus dedicated to conflict resolution, women’s rights, public diplomacy and humanitarian coordination.