Rubio's toughest diplomacy task may be in Trump's Washington
Marco Rubio must navigate a complex network of presidential envoys managing foreign policy directly from the White House, complicating his role as Secretary of State.
Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president
Alina Habba appointed as counselor to President-elect Trump, showcasing loyalty and legal acumen amidst Trump's significant legal challenges.
Rubio's toughest diplomacy task may be in Trump's Washington
Marco Rubio must navigate a complex network of presidential envoys managing foreign policy directly from the White House, complicating his role as Secretary of State.
Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president
Alina Habba appointed as counselor to President-elect Trump, showcasing loyalty and legal acumen amidst Trump's significant legal challenges.
Tired of writing about dead kids': why a US state department worker resigned over Israel-Gaza policy
Mike Casey's experience underscores a systemic failure in U.S. foreign policy regarding the Gaza humanitarian crisis.
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Criticizes Israel for Failure to Protect Civilians in the Gaza Conflict
The Biden administration has not found specific instances justifying withholding military aid to Israel despite concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.
Frozen U.S. Spending for U.N. in Gaza Is Minimal, State Dept. Says
The State Department has paused funding for the main U.N. aid agency in Gaza but downplayed the significance, stating that it had already provided almost all the allocated money.
The temporary pause in funding comes after Israel accused a dozen UNRWA employees of participating in a Hamas attack.
Tired of writing about dead kids': why a US state department worker resigned over Israel-Gaza policy
Mike Casey's experience underscores a systemic failure in U.S. foreign policy regarding the Gaza humanitarian crisis.
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Criticizes Israel for Failure to Protect Civilians in the Gaza Conflict
The Biden administration has not found specific instances justifying withholding military aid to Israel despite concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.
Frozen U.S. Spending for U.N. in Gaza Is Minimal, State Dept. Says
The State Department has paused funding for the main U.N. aid agency in Gaza but downplayed the significance, stating that it had already provided almost all the allocated money.
The temporary pause in funding comes after Israel accused a dozen UNRWA employees of participating in a Hamas attack.
Michael Anton has been appointed as Director of Policy Planning at the State Department, reflecting Trump's continued trust in his abilities and ideology.
Tina S. Kaidanow, 59, Diplomatic Force in Kosovo and Guantanamo, Dies
Tina S. Kaidanow, U.S. diplomat and first ambassador to Kosovo, died at 59 after a cardiac arrest, leaving a legacy of dedication in foreign service.
The AI journey at State
The State Department is significantly enhancing its operations through AI integration across various domains, focusing on security, infrastructure, and workforce engagement.
Tina S. Kaidanow, 59, Diplomatic Force in Kosovo and Guantanamo, Dies
Tina S. Kaidanow, U.S. diplomat and first ambassador to Kosovo, died at 59 after a cardiac arrest, leaving a legacy of dedication in foreign service.
The AI journey at State
The State Department is significantly enhancing its operations through AI integration across various domains, focusing on security, infrastructure, and workforce engagement.
U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine
Russia accused of using chemical weapons in Ukraine as a warfare method, violating global ban on such weapons.
Inside the White House, a Debate Over Letting Ukraine Shoot U.S. Weapons Into Russia
President Biden prohibits firing weapons into Russian territory to avoid World War III, but a debate exists within the administration to relax this ban.
Victoria Nuland, Veteran Russia Hawk, to Leave the State Department
Victoria Nuland retires from State Department after over 30 years of service.
Nuland advocated for a strong stance against Putin's Russia.
U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine
Russia accused of using chemical weapons in Ukraine as a warfare method, violating global ban on such weapons.
Inside the White House, a Debate Over Letting Ukraine Shoot U.S. Weapons Into Russia
President Biden prohibits firing weapons into Russian territory to avoid World War III, but a debate exists within the administration to relax this ban.
Victoria Nuland, Veteran Russia Hawk, to Leave the State Department
Victoria Nuland retires from State Department after over 30 years of service.
Nuland advocated for a strong stance against Putin's Russia.
US Is Breaking at Least 6 Laws With Assistance to Israel, Veterans' Group Says
Veterans for Peace is demanding that the State Department stop sending weapons to Israel, citing violations of U.S. laws and international human rights laws.
The group accuses State Department officials of supporting Israel's efforts to commit genocide in Gaza through arms transfers.
State Dept. diplomatic security officer charged with Jan. 6 trespassing
A diplomatic security officer for the State Department has been arrested and charged with four misdemeanor counts for entering the U.S. Capitol during the riot on January 6, 2021.
The officer, Kevin M. Alstrup, is not accused of fighting with police or causing damage but was captured on multiple videos and photographs entering, walking around, and leaving the Capitol.
Stop Granting U.S. Citizenship to Children of Foreign Diplomats
Siavash Sobhani, an Iranian-heritage doctor living in Virginia, was informed by the State Department that his U.S. citizenship had been a mistake.
Confusion over whether Sobhani's father was on the blue or white list of diplomats led to the mistaken authorization of Sobhani's citizenship.