Secretary Blinken Speaks at the women’s economic strategy launch regarding the global workforce. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke at the unveiling of the Strategy on Global Women’s…
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President’s Administration Moves on From Iran Nuclear Deal
Officials say the treaty is no longer on the agenda. President Joe Biden stated, in a recently released video from a November election rally, that the Joint Comprehensive…
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U.S. and Russia Make Prisoner Swap
WNBA player exchanged for an arms dealer. On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that a prisoner exchange agreement had been reached with Russia. U.S. WNBA player Brittney Griner…
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Former Congresswoman Named Global Youth Envoy
She says, “Young people are driving change at home and abroad.” Former U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer of Iowa has been named by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to…
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President Biden Recaps His Meeting with President Xi
There is no “new cold war” with China, he said. President Joe Biden gave a press briefing following his nearly three-hour meeting with President Xi Jinping of China…
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Secretary Blinken Meets with Mexican Foreign Minister
Mexican president seeks to avert involvement in U.S. midterm debates. On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard to discuss immigration.…
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White House Releases National Strategy for Arctic Region
The announcement highlights four pillars of stewardship and protection. The White House recently announced the administration’s Arctic Region strategy, stating, “The Arctic—home to more than four million people,…
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Nominee Chosen for IOM Director General
Position to coordinate migration efforts with governments and organizations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken nominated Amy Pope to be the next Director General of the International Organization for…
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American Freed in Prisoner Swap with Taliban
President Biden commends the return of abducted engineer Mark Frerichs. Early this week, the Taliban freed American engineer Mark Frerichs in exchange for tribal leader Bashir Noorzai. Frerichs…
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State Department Says Nuclear Deal with Iran Unlikely
Both the secretary and deputy secretary express their lack of optimism. State Department officials view the potential revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as less promising, considering…
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