Sep 15 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press The Biden administration on Thursday slapped sanctions on dozens of Russian and Ukrainian officials and a number of Russian companies for human rights abuses and the theft of Ukrainian grain. Continue reading
Sep 14 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press Russia has covertly spent more than $300 million since 2014 to try to influence politicians and other officials in more than two dozen countries, the State Department alleges in a newly released cable. Continue reading
Sep 07 WATCH: State Department says U.S. is still pushing for an Iran nuclear deal despite setbacks By Associated Press The State Department says the U.S. will continue to push for an Iran deal despite recent setbacks in negotiations. Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: State Department says U.S. looks forward to working with new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss By Associated Press Truss, Britain’s foreign secretary, was named winner Monday in the contest to replace the scandal-plagued Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and the country's prime minister. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: State Department spokesman Price holds briefing as negotiations continue over Brittney Griner’s release By Associated Press State Department spokesman Ned Price held a news briefing on Monday as the U.S. continues to negotiate with Russia over the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: State Department spokesman Price holds briefing after Israel raids Palestinian advocacy groups By Associated Press The raids marked a major escalation against the civil society organizations, which Israel has outlawed over claims that they have ties to a militant group, a charge they deny. Continue reading
Aug 17 WATCH: State Department calls for Syria to release missing American journalist Austin Tice By Associated Press The State Department on Wednesday called on Syria to release American journalist Austin Tice, who is believed to have been abducted ten years ago near Damascus while reporting on the Syrian conflict. Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks on Iran nuclear talks By Associated Press Iran said Tuesday it submitted a “written response” to what has been described as a final roadmap to restore its tattered nuclear deal with world powers. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks on Russia’s departure from the International Space Station By Vladimir Isachenkov, Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Russia will pull out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own orbiting outpost, the country's new space chief said Tuesday amid high tensions between Moscow and the West over the fighting in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesman Ned Price will hold a news briefing Monday afternoon. Continue reading