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December 4, 2022

Blinken says 'of course' Biden admin supports Iran, China protestors amid GOP blasting response as 'weak'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted that the Biden administration supports protestors in China and Iran, despite criticism from Republicans who say their response was "weak."

November 29, 2022

NATO head warns Russia using 'winter as weapon of war'

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Tuesday that Russia is using 'winter as a weapon of war' as it continues to bombard Ukraine in aerial assaults.

November 22, 2022

Blinken scolds World Cup ban on rainbow armbands: ‘Always concerning’ when free speech limited

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said he opposes the decision not to let players wear rainbow armbands in support of anti-discrimination efforts during the World Cup.

November 22, 2022

Blinken says immunity for bin Salman does not speak to 'current status' in US-Saudi relations: 'Legal matter'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the administration's decision to grant immunity to Crown Price Mohammed bin Salman does not reflect 'current status' of US-Saudi relations.

November 10, 2022

Would a Republican House investigate the US withdrawal from Afghanistan?

If Republicans take a majority in the House of Representatives, the party will likely launch investigations into the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan.

November 9, 2022

Brittney Griner's move to Russian penal colony draws rebuke, lawyers unsure of her whereabouts

Brittney Griner was sent to a penal colony on Wednesday as she serves punishment in Russia. Antony Blinken slammed the move and her lawyers are concerned for her whereabouts.

November 5, 2022

US should show why American teacher held in Russia is not considered 'wrongfully detained,' congressman says

U.S. Rep. Reschenthaler wants to know why Marc Fogel, who has been in Russia’s custody since August 2021, has not been classified as "wrongfully detained."

November 4, 2022

Mike Pompeo fires back at protesters disrupting event: ‘Don’t know how lucky you are’

The former secretary of state was speaking at an event when protesters began yelling, before security escorted them away.

October 27, 2022

US-funded drag shows in Ecuador draw GOP scrutiny: 'Wokified' State Department

House Republican lawmakers are demanding answers from the State Department about a September decision to approve a $20,600 grant for drag shows in Ecuador.

October 7, 2022

Republicans demand answers from Biden officials on report China opened police arm in NYC

Several House Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Secretaries Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin demanding answers on Chian's new police presence in New York City.