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Biden warns Netanyahu that US will change policy on Gaza unless Israel protects civilians

April 4, 2024

Biden warns Netanyahu that US will change policy on Gaza unless Israel protects civilians

President Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that U.S. policy towards Gaza would change if Israel did not take immediate steps to better protect civilians.

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

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.

Iran not likely to retaliate after alleged Israeli strike: ‘Not ready’

April 1, 2024

Iran not likely to retaliate after alleged Israeli strike: ‘Not ready’

The death of a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander in an apparent Israeli air strike could elicit a retaliatory response from Iran, one expert warned.

New evidence suggests Russia is behind the serious Havana Syndrome

April 1, 2024

New evidence suggests Russia is behind the serious Havana Syndrome

A five year investigation from CBS's 60 Minutes, The Insider and Der Spiegel found new evidence showing that Russia is behind the weapon that has caused brain injury to hundreds of Americans serving overseas.

Russian special unit linked to Havana Syndrome that sickened US officials overseas: report

April 1, 2024

Russian special unit linked to Havana Syndrome that sickened US officials overseas: report

A secretive Russian could be linked to mysterious attacks on Americans overseas despite a government report that found it “very unlikely" a foreign adversary is involved.

Blinken calls for 'celebration' of trans holiday on Easter

March 31, 2024

Blinken calls for 'celebration' of trans holiday on Easter

Secretary of State Antony Blinken was the latest Biden administration official to mark the Transgender Day of Visibility, which this year falls on Easter Sunday.

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

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.

Hamas, Iran leaders delight in cease-fire call, US no-vote: 'Fateful turning point'

March 27, 2024

Hamas, Iran leaders delight in cease-fire call, US no-vote: 'Fateful turning point'

Iran tried to distance itself from Hamas in the first days following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, but leadership has gone to great lengths to delight in what they see as Hamas victories.

Fmr Navy SEAL rips Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal after Mark Milley grilled on Capitol Hill: ‘Abject failure’

March 26, 2024

Fmr Navy SEAL rips Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal after Mark Milley grilled on Capitol Hill: ‘Abject failure’

Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy spoke with Fox News Digital about the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Russia again extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after a year behind bars

March 26, 2024

Russia again extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after a year behind bars

Evan Gershkovich will remain in custody until at least June 30 after a Moscow court on Tuesday again extended his pre-trial detention on espionage charges.