Politics Jan 26 Biden, in first call with Putin, presses on Navalny, arms control treaty Biden has looked to establish a sharp break from the warm rhetoric often displayed toward Putin by his predecessor, Donald Trump. But the new president also looked to preserve room for diplomacy.
Politics Jan 25 Biden administration suspends some sanctions on Yemen rebels The move follows harsh criticism of Pompeo's designation of the Iran-backed Houthis as a "foreign terrorist organization" by the U.N. and relief organizations.
Politics Jan 20 Trump global broadcasting chief quits amid VOA staff revolt Michael Pack resigned just minutes after President Joe Biden was inaugurated. Pack is citing the incoming administration's desire for new leadership at the agency that runs the Voice of America and sister networks.
World Jan 20 China bans several Trump officials from doing business with or entering China Beijing slapped travel bans and business restrictions on Trump's secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, national security adviser Robert O'Brien and U.N. ambassador, Kelly Craft.
World Jan 19 Pompeo says China’s policies on Muslims and ethnic minorities amount to ‘genocide’ Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out anew at China on Tuesday by declaring that its policies on Muslims and ethnic minorities in the western Xinjiang region constitute "crimes against humanity" and a "genocide."…
Politics Jan 19 WATCH: Biden DNI pick Haines says no room for politics in intel agencies President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to lead the intelligence community, Avril Haines, promised Tuesday to "speak truth to power" and keep politics out of intelligence agencies to ensure their work is trusted.
Politics Jan 14 U.S. imposes new sanctions on Beijing over South China Sea violations The penalties are yet another Trump administration move that may make President-elect Joe Biden's diplomacy with China more difficult when he takes office next week.
Politics Jan 11 Trump hits Cuba with new sanctions in waning days Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the step on Monday, citing in particular Cuba's continued harboring of U.S. fugitives as well as its support for Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Politics Jan 11 State Department investigating change to Trump’s bio page A change to Donald Trump’s bio on the department's website said the president's term ended Monday, raising questions and creating an internet frenzy.
Politics Jan 11 Pompeo defends Trump, foreign policy in speech to VOA Less than a week after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol to try to subvert the results of an election, Pompeo told staff at the Voice of America that America retains the credibility to defend democratic values abroad.