Jun 14 Watch 10:24 Secretary of State Blinken on the war in Ukraine, Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia and China’s aggression The challenges for U.S. foreign policy at this fraught moment in history are many, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and energy production and human rights in the Middle East to competition with China and Iran's nuclear program. All of those… Continue watching
Apr 27 WATCH: Madeleine Albright spent life helping other women, former Secretary of State Clinton says By Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press World leaders and Washington's political and foreign policy elite paid their respects to Madeleine Albright, who was America's first female secretary of state. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Madeleine Albright was the ‘voice of America at its best,’ former President Clinton says in eulogy By Associated Press President Bill Clinton honored former Secretary of State Madeleine Abright at her funeral service in Washington by recalling their last conversation, one he says "he will never forget."… Continue reading
Mar 23 Madeleine Albright, 1st female U.S. secretary of state, dies at 84 By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Bill Clinton chose Albright as America’s top diplomat in 1996 -- she was the highest-ranking woman in the history of U.S. government at the time. Continue reading
Nov 05 WATCH: Family, friends gather to honor trailblazer Colin Powell By Robert Burns, Matthew Lee, Associated Press A Vietnam combat veteran, he rose to become the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first Black secretary of state. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 5:13 Remembering the life and legacy of Colin Powell, a national security trailblazer By Nick Schifrin Colin Powell, the first Black secretary of state died Monday from complications related to COVID-19, but his family says he also suffered from multiple myeloma, which compromised his immune system. Nick Schifrin looks back at his life and career. Continue watching
Sep 13 WATCH: Blinken testifies on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday defended the Biden administration’s much-criticized handling of the military withdrawal from Afghanistan in a contentious congressional hearing. Continue reading
Aug 30 WATCH: Blinken says under 200 Americans remain in Afghanistan By Associated Press Blinken says the number of Americans left may be closer to 100. He says the U.S. would work with Afghanistan’s neighbors to secure their departure either overland or by charter flight once the Kabul airport re-opens. Continue reading
Aug 25 WATCH: Blinken gives remarks on Americans remaining in Afghanistan By Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken says as many as 1,500 Americans in Afghanistan may still await evacuation, with six days to go before President Joe Biden's deadline for completing the airlift from Kabul airport. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: Nomination resumes for Uzra Zeya to be an Under Secretary of State By News Desk The nomination for Uzra Zeya to be an under secretary for civilian security, democracy and human rights is expected continued on Monday. Continue reading