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April 27, 2021

Hannity slams former Secretary of State as 'Benedict Kerry'

Fox News host Sean Hannity opened up Tuesday's 'Hannity' blasting former Secretary of State John Kerry for reportedly advising Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif of Israeli covert operations during the Trump presidency

April 27, 2021

Pompeo slams Iran news: 'When I was briefing Trump, Kerry was briefing Zarif'

Biden climate czar and former Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., was essentially acting in the same role Trump Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was, except in relation to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during the Republican president's administration, Pompeo told "Hannity" on Tuesday.

April 27, 2021

Blinken says allegations Kerry betrayed Israelis are 'utter nonsense'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed allegations that climate envoy John Kerry gave Iran information about Israeli military operations when he was secretary of state for Barack Obama.

April 27, 2021

Pompeo calls on Kerry to explain alleged talks with Iranian foreign minister

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday said he was "disheartened" but not surprised by allegations that his predecessor John Kerry had informed a top Iranian official of Israeli operations in Syria -- and said Kerry needs to explain what he did or did not say.

April 27, 2021

John Kerry likely to avoid Iran comments investigation with Republicans in minority in Congress

Republicans have pounced on John Kerry, demanding everything from a congressional investigation to his resignation, over new allegations he fed sensitive information to Iran while secretary of state. 

April 21, 2021

Pompeo: China has 'no intention of honoring' any commitments it makes at climate summit

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joined "Fox Business Tonight" Wednesday to discuss Thursday's U.S.-led climate change summit, which will provide the setting for the first meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

April 21, 2021

Mike Pompeo joins House Republicans in push for Iran sanctions bill

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday joined with House Republicans in unveiling a bill to impose sanctions on the regime in Iran -- renewing a push for sanctions he led during the Trump administration.

April 18, 2021

Blinken says it will be 'very hard to meet' Biden's pledge to resettle 62,000 refugees

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said it will be "very hard to meet" President Biden's pledge to resettle 62,000 refugees by the end of the fiscal year.

April 16, 2021

Mike Pompeo, wife misused State Department resources for personal needs, federal watchdog says

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife, Susan, violated ethics rules by misusing federal resources for personal benefit, according to the findings of an investigation by the State Department’s internal watchdog.

April 7, 2021

US to 'restore' aid to Palestinians with $235 million funding package

The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will "restore" $235 million in humanitarian funding for programs that support Palestinian economic relief.