Secretary Blinken says President Trump was right in approach. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently criticized China for acting “egregiously” amid pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, adding the…
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Secretary of State Blinken Discusses Iran
Administration wants “longer and stronger” deal with Iran. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned that Iran could be a “matter of weeks” away from having enough fissile material…
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State Department Secretary Pledges Updated Approach
Reaffirms commitments to nation’s allies. Following his confirmation by the Senate, Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his role as the top diplomat of the United States. At…
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Senate Confirms Antony Blinken as Secretary of State
He served as deputy secretary of state under President Obama. Antony Blinken was confirmed 78-22 by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday to serve as the nation’s Secretary of…
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Secretary Pompeo Reports Iranian Support of al-Qaeda
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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