Apr 09 Women ambassadors, national security leaders urge Biden to prioritize gender parity in upcoming nominations By Ali Rogin Piper Campbell, former ambassador to Mongolia and the U.S. mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said the timing of the letter was to influence a selection process that, to the groups’ understanding, was still ongoing. … Continue reading
Feb 07 Trump ousts EU Ambassador Sondland who testified in impeachment inquiry By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Gordon Sondland said in a statement Friday that Trump intends to recall him effectively immediately. Continue reading
Aug 06 Jon Huntsman stepping down as U.S. ambassador to Russia By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press In his resignation letter, Huntsman urged the U.S. to hold Russia accountable for behavior that threatens its allies. Continue reading
Jul 08 Trump will 'no longer deal' with UK ambassador after cables called administration 'dysfunctional' By Associated Press The leaked documents were published by the Mail on Sunday, and pointed to stress in the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the U.K. that has held strong since World War II. Continue reading
May 02 Trump formally submits Kelly Craft nomination for UN post By Associated Press As U.S. ambassador to Canada, Craft played a role in facilitating the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, a revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Continue reading
Feb 22 Trump picks Amb. Kelly Craft as nominee for UN post By Associated Press President Trump's first pick to replace Nikki Haley withdrew over the past weekend. Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch 3:16 Why women need a seat at the table to make peace last By PBS News Hour In the years after Rwanda's genocide, how did women come to make up a large portion of the nation's parliament? Author and activist Swanee Hunt says their women's movement that grew out of necessity. Hunt, a former ambassador and founding… Continue watching