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May 23, 2017

Top General: Slashing the State Department makes us less safe

In a world where we face more, not fewer global crises that threaten our national interests and security, now is not the time for America to pull back from its global influence and engagement.

May 22, 2017

Turkey tries to shift blame to US over DC brawl, summons ambassador

Nevermind the videos of Turkish security officers in Washington stomping protesters. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs now says the real problem with last week's shocking brawl outside the Turkish Embassy was U.S. law enforcement's intervention.

May 16, 2017

US hits Syria with new sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration has hit a new group of Syrian people and companies with sanctions over human rights abuses.

May 12, 2017

Russian fighter jet flies close to US Navy aircraft, official says

A Russian fighter jet flew alarmingly close to a U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft flying in the Black Sea on Tuesday -- just one day before Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Washington.

April 27, 2017

US adds Saudi ISIS leader to terror list

The deputy leader of ISIS' affiliate in Saudi Arabia was designated as a terrorist on Thursday, according to the State Department.

April 24, 2017

State Department pulls Mar-a-Lago promotional blog post after criticism

The U.S. State Department has removed its promotional posting about President Donald Trump's Florida resort, after a storm of ethics criticism Monday.

April 24, 2017

Heather Nauert appointed as State Department spokesperson

Former Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ anchor and correspondent Heather Nauert was announced Monday as the new State Department spokesperson.

April 19, 2017

Exxon wants federal waiver to resume venture with Russian oil company

Exxon Mobil has applied to the Treasury Department for a waiver from U.S. sanctions on Russia in a bid to resume its joint venture with state oil giant PAO Rosneft, according to people familiar with the matter.

April 19, 2017

Judicial Watch sues State Department, USAID for Soros records

Judicial Watch is in yet another legal battle on Wednesday as they announce they are suing the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for records that show nearly $5 million taxpayer dollars went towards political activities and funding for George Soros’ Open Society Foundation-Macedonia. The conservative watchdog group filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against State and USAID after they both failed to respond to a February 16 FOIA request seeking records related to grants or payment authorizations, records of communication between State Dept.

April 18, 2017

Iran nuclear deal: Trump administration says Tehran complying with agreement

The Trump administration notified Congress late Tuesday that Iran is complying with the landmark nuclear deal negotiated by former President Obama, and it has extended sanctions relief given to Tehran in exchange for curbs on its atomic program.