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August 1, 2024

Russia releases former Marine Paul Whelan in prisoner swap

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan is among those expected to be in U.S. custody soon, along with Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, as part of a prison transfer involving the United States and Russia.

July 20, 2024

Iran 'one to two weeks away' from weapons-grade nuclear material as US continues sanctions relief

The U.S. has provided sanctions relief in a number of ways to Iran, arguing that the country can't access the funds directly and that funds are earmarked for specific uses, but critics disagree.

June 18, 2024

'Funding terrorism': GOP lawmakers demand Blinken's plan for keeping $404M Gaza aid from Hamas

A group of House Republicans is calling for the Biden administration to delay sending aid to Gaza until it can unveil a plan for keeping that aid out of Hamas' hands.

June 17, 2024

John Kerry used government email alias as secretary of state, whistleblowers say

Former Secretary of State John Kerry used a pseudonymous government email address while serving as the nation’s top diplomat during the Obama administration, whistleblowers alleged.

June 13, 2024

Secretary Blinken silent on past efforts to discredit Hunter Biden laptop after feds enter it into evidence

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has remained silent on the legitimacy of the Hunter Biden laptop which he played a key role in discrediting as part of President Biden's 2020 campaign.

June 12, 2024

Hamas says US ceasefire proposal created a 'wide pathway' to reach deal in Gaza

Hamas said its response to a U.S. ceasefire plan for the war in Gaza against Israel opened a "wide pathway" to reach a deal that would end the months-long conflict.

June 11, 2024

Hamas says it accepts UN cease-fire resolution, but Blinken an obstacle to negotiations

An official for the Hamas terrorist group said it accepts a UN Security Council cease-fire resolution that would bring a truce to fighting in Gaza.

June 10, 2024

Blinken lands in Egypt as Biden admin seeks to push ceasefire, prevent escalation with Hezbollah

Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Egypt as the Biden administration pushes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and seeks to prevent the war from spreading into Lebanon.

May 29, 2024

Ukraine's military seeing impact of US weapons delivery on battlefield, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced the impact of U.S. weapon deliveries on stabilizing the frontline in Ukraine during a press conference.

May 23, 2024

Biden admin slammed for 'doubling down' on alleged Gaza refugee plans

A Republican senator shared her dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's response to concerns of dozens of lawmakers regarding potential refugees from Gaza.