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Embassy builder sues State Department for $461M 

28 October 2026 at 16:57
An Alabama-based construction company sued the State Department on Wednesday over accusations it refused to pay for pandemic-era cost overruns at a dozen embassy and consulate projects during the pandemic.  BL Harbert International says the government had agreed to a settlement until political appointees under Secretary of State Marco Rubio inserted themselves into the process.  “And, on…

Embassy builder sues State Department for $461M 

28 October 2026 at 16:57
An Alabama-based construction company sued the State Department on Wednesday over accusations it refused to pay for pandemic-era cost overruns at a dozen embassy and consulate projects during the pandemic.  BL Harbert International says the government had agreed to a settlement until political appointees under Secretary of State Marco Rubio inserted themselves into the process.  “And, on…

Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after fleeing Brazil

28 October 2026 at 15:52
Failed Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in the U.S. after fleeing his home country following the election results. Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Wednesday, after the State Department extended them visas, The Associated Press reported. Brazil’s Supreme Court had ordered Bolsonaro’s passports to be returned as he was under investigation…

Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after fleeing Brazil

28 October 2026 at 15:52
Failed Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in the U.S. after fleeing his home country following the election results. Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Wednesday, after the State Department extended them visas, The Associated Press reported. Brazil’s Supreme Court had ordered Bolsonaro’s passports to be returned as he was under investigation…

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