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April 21, 2024

Israeli leaders condemn expected US sanctions, Netanyahu vows to fight it with all his might

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders criticized the U.S. for expected sanctions against an IDF battalion accused of human rights violations in 2022.

April 21, 2024

Blinken returns to China with warning over Russian military aid

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make a April 24-26 trip to China as the Biden administration threatens "steps" necessary against firms sending aid to Russia.

April 20, 2024

Biden admin sanctions Israel national security minister ally, reportedly weighs expanding to IDF unit

The Biden administration is likely to impose sanctions against an Israeli military battalion accused of violating human rights before Hamas invaded Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

April 18, 2024

US, Italy agree to coordinate efforts to counter spread of misinformation by foreign governments

The U.S. and Italy have agreed to collaborate in combating the dissemination of misinformation and fake news by foreign governments, according to officials.

April 16, 2024

Top Republican demands Biden admin block Iranian foreign minister's visit to UN: 'an insult' to victims

The United Nations and U.S. State Department both declined to confirm the foreign minister's visit, but each stressed the need to adhere to access for representatives of all member states.

April 10, 2024

New State Department diversity chief believes US is a ‘failed historic model’ with a ‘colonizing past’

Biden administration brings on Zakiya Carr Johnson for a seniorDEI role at the State Department. The DEI chief previously called America a 'failed historic model'

April 5, 2024

Israeli to expand aid access to Gaza, but Blinken says it still might not meet US demands

The U.S. has demanded improvements to the flow of aid and civilian protections in Gaza. Israel announced it will open more border crossings, but that might not be enough for Biden.

April 3, 2024

Blinken, US delegation drive from Paris to Brussels after his plane again suffers a 'mechanical issue'

Secretary of State Blinken and a U.S. delegation have driven from Paris to Brussels for a NATO meeting after his plane suffered a "mechanical issue."

April 2, 2024

Blinken appoints new chief diversity and inclusion officer to build 'workforce that reflects America'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday that Zakiya Carr Johnson will serve as the State Department's next chief diversity and inclusion officer.

March 27, 2024

State Dept. reacts to staffer's public resignation over Israel offensive in Gaza

The State Department responded Wednesday to questions surrounding the resignation of Annelle Sheline, a staffer who publicly left out of moral opposition to U.S. inaction regarding Israeli offensives in Gaza.