Mirrored response to Russia’s expulsion of two U.S. diplomats. The U.S. Department of State has expelled two Russian embassy officials from the United States, responding in kind to…
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Secretary of State Speaks with American Detained in Russia
Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years in prison for alleged spying. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with U.S. citizen and Marine Paul Whelan over the phone…
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“Bring Our Families Home” Advocates for Hostage Deterrence
The group holds an event to encourage additional action from U.S. president. President Joe Biden has been urged to take action to deter foreign governments from holding Americans…
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House Committee Requests COVID Info from Chinese Embassy
Beijing seeks to curtail further investigations. Legislators in the House of Representatives have sent a letter to Qin Gang, China’s Ambassador to the U.S., to request China’s compliance…
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U.S. and EU Issue Joint Statement on Kosovo Tensions
That nation has closed multiple border crossings. The U.S. State Department released a joint statement with the European Union on Wednesday regarding the rising tensions between Kosovo and…
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President Celebrates Bicentennial of U.S.-Mexico Cooperation
White House publishes a statement on Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. President Biden celebrated 200 years of relationship between Mexico and the United States on Monday. Mexico first…
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Speaker’s Planned Taiwan Visit Elicits Warning from China
Beijing threatens “resolute and strong measures.” House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is due to visit Taiwan in August. She was originally scheduled to visit the island nation…
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Ukraine War Overshadows Talks at G-20
Russia’s Lavrov walks out of the meeting. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is representing the United States at the G-20 meeting in Bali, Indonesia. On Friday, G-20 foreign ministers…
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President Delivers Remarks at the United Nations
Delivers anticipated call for increased diplomatic relations. President Biden was in New York City on Tuesday to deliver remarks before the United Nations General Assembly. He stated that…
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State Department Orders China Consulate Closed
Move taken due to allegations that China is spying on Americans. The State Department announced on Wednesday that it had delivered orders to the Chinese Consulate in Houston,…
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