The U.S. embassy in Port-au-Prince currently has limited operations. The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, issued an updated security alert for U.S. citizens after armed gangs broke thousands…
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State Department Responds to Hong Kong National Security Law
The law pledges to uphold “state secrets” to prevent “external interference.” The Department of State released a statement this week, saying that the U.S. is “closely monitoring” Hong…
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Senators Respond to Executive Order Sanctioning West Bank Settlers
The president ordered sanctions against violent Israeli settlers without addressing Palestinians who conduct attacks. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, along with a group of his colleagues, wrote a…
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Congressional Group Seeks Journalist Protections in Gaza
Legislators send a letter to the U.S. secretary of state regarding the number of journalists who have reportedly been killed in the conflict. Representatives Gerry Connolly of Virginia…
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State Department Implements Visa Restrictions on Migrant Transportation
The agency is expanding restrictions under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Department of State expanded visa restrictions to include flight, ground, and maritime transportation companies that are…
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Secretary of State Attends G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro
Discussions there include global governance, addressing climate change, and reducing poverty. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting.…
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Vice President and Secretary of State Attend Munich Security Conference
Secretary Blinken affirms U.S. support for Ukraine. Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are in Munich, Germany, today. The vice president heads the U.S.…
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State Department Offers Reward for Information on Ransomware Gang
Officials dismantled the Hive’s computer network, but leaders are unknown and still at large. The Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information about the…
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Secretary Blinken in Israel to Discuss Temporary Cease-Fire
He stated Hamas leaders have responded to a proposed hostage deal. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has gone to Israel to discuss the possibility of a cease-fire…
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Senate Confirms Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secretary of State
He will fill the vacancy left by Deputy Secretary Sherman when she retired. The Senate voted to confirm Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state, the Department of…
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