Secretary Blinken Remarks on World Press Freedom Day

Marks first in-person event at Foreign Press Center since 2020.  Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken delivered remarks to the press at the Foreign Press Center on Tuesday,…

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Secretary Blinken Says Iran Nuclear Threat Escalating

Warns the Middle Eastern nation is weeks away from a weapon. In testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Iran is…

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Ambassador to Ukraine Nominated by President

The announcement coincides with visits to Kyiv by top U.S. officials.  President Biden has named Bridget Brink, a career foreign service member and the ambassador to Slovakia, to…

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Secretary Blinken Attends Israeli, Arab Summit

He focused on reducing Israeli-Palestinian tensions.  A meeting on Israel’s Negev desert, hosted by Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, brought together the foreign ministers of four Arab nations…

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State Department Launches New Cyberspace Bureau

Part of the administration’s push to modernize federal policy. This week, the State Department announced the establishment of its new Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP). The…

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State Department Prepared for Possible Russian Chemical Weapon Use

Secretary Blinken posits chemical weapons use as more likely than nuclear. Secretary Blinken was asked in an interview on Tuesday how concerned President Biden’s administration is about the…

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Jill Biden Speaks at State Department Function

Comments on Ukraine at annual women’s award ceremony. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the 16th International Women in Courage Award ceremony on Monday, commending the bravery of…

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Russia Sanctions U.S. Government Officials and Politicians

They intend to issue more, foreign ministry statement said.  The Russian foreign ministry announced Tuesday it is imposing sanctions on more than a dozen Americans, including President Joe…

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Secretary Blinken Meets with Top Ukrainian Diplomat

Meanwhile, top official of the EU asks China to mediate between Russia and Ukraine.  At a Ukrainian town on the Polish border, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and…

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State Department Removes Diplomats from Belarus

Also allows diplomats to leave Russia voluntarily. The State Department announced on Monday that they are suspending operations at the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus. They have also…

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