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Nebraska GOP senator roasts Biden official for calling China 'competitor'

July 27, 2023

Nebraska GOP senator roasts Biden official for calling China 'competitor'

Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., on Wednesday slammed a Biden State Department official at a hearing for stating the People's Republic of China is just a competitor to the U.S., not an adversary.

State Department to face classified House Foreign Affairs grilling over Biden Iran envoy's opaque suspension

July 26, 2023

State Department to face classified House Foreign Affairs grilling over Biden Iran envoy's opaque suspension

The State Department is to brief the House Foreign Affairs Committee behind closed doors on the probe into Iran envoy Rob Malley's security clearance.

US tourists visiting Dublin issued warning after violent attack on American

July 26, 2023

US tourists visiting Dublin issued warning after violent attack on American

New York resident Stephen Termini had visited Ireland before and has a strong connection to the country, but a group of youths allegedly attacked him on his most recent trip.

China ousts foreign minister who has been missing for a month

July 25, 2023

China ousts foreign minister who has been missing for a month

Chinese state media reported that Beijing's foreign minister Qin Gang has been replaced by Wang Yi about a month after Qin has dropped out of public view.

State Department says 'no new communications' between US, North Korea over soldier Travis King

July 25, 2023

State Department says 'no new communications' between US, North Korea over soldier Travis King

A State Department spokesperson says there have been “no new communications since last week" with North Korea following the capture of an American soldier.

Biden State Department in the hot seat after millions of dollars in 'pet projects' reviewed

July 24, 2023

Biden State Department in the hot seat after millions of dollars in 'pet projects' reviewed

The State Department's millions of dollars toward "pet projects" that include DEI initiatives is under fire as delays plague other areas of the department.

US officials concerned over missing soldier's well-being in North Korea, say priority is to bring him home

July 20, 2023

US officials concerned over missing soldier's well-being in North Korea, say priority is to bring him home

U.S. officials in both the State Department and Pentagon said that Washington has confirmed little information other than that Travis King is in North Korean custody.

US ‘working very hard’ to determine captured soldier Travis King’s status in North Korea, diplomat says

July 20, 2023

US ‘working very hard’ to determine captured soldier Travis King’s status in North Korea, diplomat says

Diplomatic efforts to ensure the return of Travis King, an American soldier who crossed into North Korea during a tour of the DMZ earlier this week, remain in full swing Thursday.

State Department sanctions 2 former presidents of El Salvador

July 19, 2023

State Department sanctions 2 former presidents of El Salvador

Former Salvadoran Presidents Mauricio Funes and Salvador Sánchez Cerén are among dozens of officials sanctioned by the U.S. for alleged obstruction, corruption, and anti-democratic practices.

Republicans take action to defund John Kerry's climate office

July 19, 2023

Republicans take action to defund John Kerry's climate office

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is leading a large group of House Republicans in introducing a bill to defund Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's office.