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August 19, 2024

Blinken says Israel accepts Biden cease-fire proposal, calls on Hamas to do the same

Secretary of State Blinken says Israel has accepted a cease-fire proposal put forward by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar, though the fighting can only end if Hamas too agrees to the deal.

August 19, 2024

Israeli officials confirm Tel Aviv bombing was a terrorist attack, Hamas claims responsibility

Hamas claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv near a synagogue, and Israel officials confirmed the explosion was a result of a "terror attack."

August 18, 2024

Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew cease-fire negotiations in Gaza

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Middle East on Sunday ahead of a renewed push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

August 13, 2024

Blinken postpones Middle East visit over security concerns, anticipated Iranian retaliation

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a Middle East trip due to heightened security concerns in the region and a possible retaliatory strike from Iran against Israel.

August 7, 2024

Blinken pressured to freeze Afghanistan aid after revelation nearly $300M could have gone to Taliban

Sen. Mike Braun called on Secretary Antony Blinken to freeze aid to Afghanistan amid the revelations of money possibly going to the Taliban.

August 1, 2024

Blinken says Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro lost election before claiming victory with 'no supporting evidence'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said discussion should begin for the transition of power in Venezuela after what many deemed a fraudulent election.

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.