Politics Apr 25 Biden nominates Bridget Brink as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine By Chris Megerian, Associated Press
Nation Oct 20 WATCH: Rahm Emanuel faces confirmation hearing for ambassador to Japan job Several liberal House lawmakers and activists complain that Emanuel's handling of the death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, who was shot 16 times as he ran away from police, should have disqualified him for consideration for a coveted role. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Sep 22 U.S.-French tension seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call French President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden agreed in a phone call to meet next month over a submarine spat that sent relations between the longtime allies into a tailspin. By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Dec 10 Watch 6:22 With Biden in office, an opportunity to restore U.S.-European relations As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office next month, many see an opportunity to restore U.S.-European relations after a Trump administration that backed away from the two side's traditional multilateral framework. Nick Schifrin spoke with Philippe Étienne, France's Ambassador…
World Jan 06 Watch 6:43 Ambassador: Iran vows revenge, but has nothing against Americans The Friday killing of Iran’s best-known military commander in a U.S. airstrike prompted an outpouring of grief in Tehran -- along with vows of vengeance. In the aftermath of Qassem Soleimani’s death, the country’s leaders and President Trump exchanged threats…
Jan 12 With Trump’s nominee in limbo, envoy post in UAE stays empty By Robert Burns, Associated Press When Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, no U.S. ambassador was there to welcome him. Continue reading
Oct 12 U.S. has no ambassadors in Turkey or Saudi Arabia amid Khashoggi disappearance By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Trump has yet to nominate candidates for ambassadorial posts in 20 nations, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Continue reading
Jan 25 Haley sworn in as U.S. ambassador to the UN By Associated Press Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has been sworn in to be President Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch Caroline Kennedy on why this is a critical time for U.S. and Japan By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 10:22 Recent confirmation hearings raise eyebrows at ambassador nomination criteria By PBS NewsHour Gaffes made by a fresh crop of ambassadorial nominees — several of them Obama campaign donors — have stirred up consternation about political appointments to diplomatic positions. Gwen Ifill gets analysis from former Foreign Service officer Nicholas Burns and Walter… Continue watching