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.
World Jan 11 Pompeo to designate Yemen’s Houthi rebels as terrorist group Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced he will designate Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels as a “foreign terrorist organization" as time runs down on the Trump administration.
Politics Dec 24 U.S. says it will open a consulate in disputed Western Sahara Trump announced on December 10 that the U.S. would recognize Morocco's claim to Western Sahara as part of a deal for the North African country to normalize relations with Israel.
Politics Dec 19 Trump downplays Russia in first comments on cyberattack President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested without evidence that China — not Russia — may be behind the cyberattack against the United States and tried to minimized its impact.
Politics Dec 18 With Trump silent, response to hacks may fall to Biden The lack of any statement casts doubt on the likelihood of a swift response to the attacks and suggests any retaliation will be left in the hands of President-elect Joe Biden's incoming administration.