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July 28, 2022

Mike Pompeo warns Brittney Griner trade offer 'sets a dangerous precedent' for US

Former secretary of state reacts to the Biden administration offering a Russian arms dealer in exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan.

July 18, 2022

Biden administration streamlines SIV program for Afghans who worked alongside US troops in Afghanistan

The Biden administration is changing the Special Immigrant Visa Program to streamline the process for Afghan applicants who worked alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

July 13, 2022

State Dept official: ISIS 'resurgence' more likely if American, other foreign fighters stay detained in Syria

Acting State Department counterterrorism coordinator Timothy Betts warned that ISIS may resurge if non-Syrian fighters remain detained in Syria instead of being repatriated.

July 11, 2022

Denver Broncos ownership group adds Condoleezza Rice

Condoleeza Rice the former US Secretary of State has been added to the new Broncos ownership group. Rob Walton announced the inclusion of Rice in a statement on Monday.

July 11, 2022

Pompeo: Biden calling Saudi Arabia a ‘pariah’ state is an ‘enormous mistake’

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News that President Joe Biden has made an “enormous mistake” calling Saudi Arabia a “pariah” state.

July 9, 2022

Pompeo says Chinese threat 'inside the gates' amid rising fears about risk to US data, economic security

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning about the risks to U.S. privacy and data from Chinese social media apps amid growing bipartisan concern about Beijing.

July 8, 2022

Unity at G20 fails over differences on Ukraine war, Russia, US snub each other

Tensions between world leaders remained heightened during G20 talks in Bali, Indonesia as top economies look to address the biggest problems facing the globe.

July 8, 2022

Japan's Shinzo Abe shot and killed: World leaders pay tribute to former prime minister

The fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has left world leaders shocked and many took to social media to honor him.

July 5, 2022

Terror linked Iran karate team visa denied, will not compete in World Games in Alabama

Iran's karate team, was slated to enter the U.S. later this week to take part in The World Games in Birmingham, Alabama. Regime opponents claim the team is closely linked to an Iranian terror group.

June 30, 2022

Connecticut secretary of state finds new appointee to complete term

CT has filled its empty secretary of state role for the next six months. Mark Kohler will take office July 11 and serve until January.