Jun 17 Watch 2:39 News Wrap: Biden speaks in Philadelphia at his 1st major 2024 campaign rally In our news wrap Saturday, Biden held the first big rally of his reelection campaign in Philadelphia, Secretary of State Blinken is visiting China for talks aimed at easing tensions, at least 41 people died in an attack on a… Continue watching
Jun 16 WATCH: Blinken stresses need for better U.S.-Chinese communications ahead of Beijing meeting By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Blinken says the U.S. wants to make sure "that the competition we have with China doesn't veer into conflict" through lack of contacts between top leaders. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Blinken delivers remarks on State Department’s annual human trafficking report By News Desk According to the State Department, the report "assesses government efforts around the world to combat human trafficking and highlights strategies to address this crime and protect the victims."… Continue reading
Jun 09 Blinken to travel to China next week, carrying out a trip postponed after spy balloon incident By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. officials say Blinken expects to be in Beijing on June 18 for meetings with senior Chinese officials, including possibly with President Xi Jinping. Continue reading
Jun 08 Amid Blinken visit, top Saudi diplomat says kingdom seeks U.S. nuclear aid By Associated Press Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan was responding to a question about recent news reports that Saudi Arabia is asking for U.S. aid in building its own nuclear program in exchange for establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Blinken says Israeli settlement expansion is obstacle to ‘horizon of hope’ By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the expansion of Israeli settlements and ongoing demolitions of Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank are taking Israel further away from peace with the Palestinians. Yet, he said Monday that the U.S.-Israel relationship… Continue reading
Jun 02 No cease-fire without a peace deal that includes Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, Blinken says By Susie Blann, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Blinken said heeding calls from Russia and others, including China, for a ceasefire and negotiations to end the war now would result in a “Potemkin peace” that wouldn't secure Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity or enhance European security. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Blinken discusses new International Religious Freedom report By News Desk Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Monday about the release of the 2022 International Religious Freedom report. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 9:43 Secretary of State Blinken discusses U.S. immigration policy as Title 42 ends By Amna Nawaz, Teresa Cebrian Aranda With COVID restrictions at the border expiring, the U.S. is preparing for a surge of migrants. The White House said it plans to crackdown on illegal crossings and foster legal pathways for migrants. Amna Nawaz discussed that policy with Secretary… Continue watching
May 10 WATCH: Blinken holds joint news briefing with Spanish Foreign Secretary José Manuel Albares Bueno By News Desk Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a news briefing Wednesday afternoon with Spanish Foreign Secretary José Manuel Albares Bueno after the two participated in a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony on the Global Equality Fund. Continue reading