Remember - it’s not just 800,000 federal employees who have been furloughed or are working without pay during this partial government shutdown, it’s also their family members who have been directly impacted.

As part of our ongoing efforts to assist US citizens overseas, we've created this @Twitter moment featuring our most frequently asked questions about #COVID19 ➡️ x.com/i/moments/1243…

#Peru: 3 more flights are expected March 29. We sincerely apologize for the delays, frustration, or lapses in communication travelers may have experienced. To assist the manifesting process, please read alert and follow instructions: ow.ly/2nSH50yYJMH

I’ve got a consular joke but it was canceled without prejudice.

‘Damn You’ Shouts Contact Tracer Losing Track Of Coronavirus After It Catches Hold Of Helicopter’s Ladder bit.ly/2HMmxjm

A reminder of the great trips during my Eisenhower seminar.... --rcr lnkd.in/duDtbRX

1-Watching the horrible NYE terror attack in Istanbul with a broken heart. Here is why I am worried about Turkey: it is so deeply polarized

2- Turkey is deeply polarized that instead of discussing how to stop terror attacks, the Turks are blaming each other:the root of my worries

The U.S. condemns the terrorist attack in Istanbul, #Turkey. We extend condolences to the families of the victims: go.usa.gov/x9gFM.

United States Condemns Terrorist Attack on Istanbul Nightclub: state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/20…

Security operations still in progress. U.S. Citizens should shelter in place, limit movements & contact family & friends if you are fine.

(1/2) Tomorrow, Jan. 9th, US ConGen Istanbul will be closed due to inclement weather.

(2/2) Visa applicants will be sent emails about new appointments.U.S. citizens can reschedule their services through tinyurl.com/jmlxtdj

Very sad to hear of the passing of Joe Rogers, co-founder of Waffle House. I lift a glass of sausage gravy in your honor, sir.

Russia complaining about you dropping bombs in Syria is like Kim Kardashian complaining you’re overexposed.

Iran says these missile strikes violate international law? Well, they can file a complaint at our embassy in Tehran.

From The Economist Espresso: Quote of the day

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How Hollywood Blockbusters Explain American Politics lnkd.in/g8bRS-B