November 24, 2020 Media obsesses over Antony Blinken's guitar skills after Biden announces him as Secretary of State nominee President-elect Biden announced on Monday that Antony Blinken would become his nominee for Secretary of State, but his apparent musical talents are getting plenty of fanfare among journalists.
November 23, 2020 Rashida Tlaib accused of anti-Semitism for reaction to Biden's Jewish Sec of State nominee President-elect Biden announced Antony Blinken as his nominee to head the State Department
November 20, 2020 Organization of American States warns of sham elections in socialist Venezuela The international Organization of American States (OAS) has called on its 35-member nations to reject the parliamentary elections planned by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro next month on Dec. 6.
November 17, 2020 State Department warns incoming Biden administration of China's intent to be top world power In a detailed policy document, President Trump’s State Department is warning the incoming administration that it must address a Chinese government intent on displacing the United States as the world’s foremost power.
November 12, 2020 Hillary Clinton under consideration for Biden's U.N. ambassador: report Former Vice President Joe Biden's transition team is reportedly considering installing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as his administration's ambassador to the United Nations.
November 12, 2020 Senior State official: Expect a steady stream of sanctions on Iran through end of the administration The United States will increase economic pressure against Iran through the transition to the Biden administration, according to State Department officials.
November 10, 2020 Pompeo rejects criticism of 'second Trump administration' remark, says US has 'one president ... at a time' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has rejected criticism of remarks he made Tuesday in which he said that the State Department would ensure "a smooth transition to a second Trump administration."
November 10, 2020 Defiant Pompeo predicts 'smooth transition' to a 2nd Trump administration A defiant Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday predicted a “smooth transition” to a second Trump administration, as members of the administration continued to express doubt that President-elect Joe Biden won the presidential election.
October 28, 2020 Trump administration considers early biometric screening for visa seekers Some officials raise concerns about retaliation against American travelers
October 27, 2020 American taken hostage in Niger A U.S. citizen was taken hostage by gunmen in Niger early Tuesday morning.