Secretary Raimondo Appoints Business in Africa Council

24 members to serve a two-year term as advisors. Last week, the Department of Commerce announced that Secretary Gina Raimondo has appointed 24 members to the President’s Advisory…

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President’s Executive Order Would Deter Wrongful Detentions Abroad

His administration is seeking to disrupt hostage-taking.  President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order to strengthen the administration’s efforts to “bring hostages and wrongfully detained United…

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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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Secretary Blinken Calls Chinese Support of Russia Concerning

His recent meeting with the Chinese foreign minister did not resolve tensions. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Indonesia this past…

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State Department Warns Russia on Lithuania

“An attack on them is an attack on us.” Russia’s most recent threat to “the residents of Lithuania” has evoked a reminder from the State Department of America’s…

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Attorney General Garland Visits Ukraine

U.S. will aid in prosecuting war crimes, he said.  Attorney General Merrick Garland made an unannounced visit to Ukraine Tuesday where he met with Ukrainian Prosecutor General Iryna…

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President Slated for Middle East Trip in July

Israel, West Bank, and Saudi Arabia are on the itinerary.  President Joe Biden plans to travel to the Middle East next month, making stops in Israel, the West…

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President Takes Four-Day Trip to Asia

South Korea and Japan are on his schedule.  President Joe Biden departed Thursday on his first trip to Asia since taking office. His four-day trip that includes Seoul,…

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President Hosts Southeast Asian Leaders

Will unveil new regional trade pact plan.  The leaders of eight Southeast Asian nations were hosted at the White House by the president this week for a two-day…

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Departments of State and Treasury Sanction Blender.io

Virtual currency mixer used heavily by North Korea. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned virtual currency mixer Blender.io (Blender) last week in partnership with the Department of State.…

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