Additional sanctions have been placed on Iran as a result. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that al-Qaida “has a new home base” in Iran and…
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U.S. Designates Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism
“Sends a clear message,” Secretary Pompeo said. The State Department announced Monday that Cuba is being designated as a state sponsor of terror, citing its harboring of terrorists.…
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U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Relations with Taiwan
Secretary Pompeo announces self-imposed contact guidelines “null and void.” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced over the weekend that the self-imposed diplomatic restrictions the U.S. had in place…
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State Department Announces New Embassy in India
Ground broken on Friday for new chancery building. The U.S. State Department reported on Friday that ground has been broken for the building of a new U.S. Embassy…
Read MoreCybersecurity Office Established at State Department
Their role will include addressing emerging technologies. On Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo approved the creation of a new office at the State Department to be known…
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Argentina
The tech company provided Maduro with election machines. Argentinian-owned tech company Ex-Cle created and supplied the Venezualen Maduro government with the voting machines used in what was considered…
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Defense Bill Would Halt Afghan Troop Drawdown
Act would require assessment before troop level can decrease. A congressional conference report released last week includes language aimed at preventing a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, in…
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Secretary Pompeo Meets With Bahraini Minister
Both leaders work to strengthen ties between the two countries. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the Bahraini Foreign Minister Al Zayani on Tuesday to discuss matters…
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Visas Tightened for CCP Members Traveling to U.S.
Significant reductions attached to length of stay. The State Department has announced rules that have been issued by President Trump’s administration restricting travel to the United States for…
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President Nominates and Appoints Key Positions
Roles include State Department, U.S. Marshal, and National Science Board. President Donald Trump has announced the intention to nominate or appoint the following individuals to government roles: Major…
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