Jun 21 WATCH: State Department promises to ‘rectify’ mistake that prevented imprisoned WNBA star Griner from speaking to wife By Associated Press State Department spokesman Ned Price said the original call last weekend could not be completed because of a logistical error that officials have worked quickly to fix so that a new call can take place. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price holds briefing on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia By Associated Press Russian state-run news agency Tass reported Tuesday that Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2. Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds briefing as Russia threatens to push out U.S. journalists By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russia's foreign ministry called U.S. news media to a meeting on Monday to warn that their accreditations and visas could be withdrawn if the United States does not rescind measures limiting Russian journalists there. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Secretary Blinken gives report on religious freedom around the world By News Desk The State Department released its 2021 International Religious Freedom Report on Thursday, which contains data on the state of religious freedom in nearly 200 countries. … Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing as U.S. prepares further aid to Ukraine By Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing Tuesday amid continued shelling of eastern Ukrainian cities. Continue reading
May 24 WATCH: No change in Taiwan policy, State Department says By News Desk State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds a news briefing on Tuesday following President Joe Biden's statement a day before that the the U.S. would defend Taiwan from an attack from China. Continue reading
May 10 WATCH: U.S. concerned about Sri Lanka crackdown, says Price By News Desk State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds a news briefing on Tuesday. Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: State Department speaks out against Russian bombing of Ukrainian school By Associated Press "We know that in the conduct of this war, Russia's forces have committed war crimes and carried out atrocities," said State Department Spokesman Ned Price. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds a news briefing on Thursday following reports that the United States will provide an additional $500 million in financial assistance to Ukraine to help it sustain salaries, pensions and other government programs. The event… Continue reading
Apr 18 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds briefing amid tensions in Israel By Associated Press State Department spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Monday as tensions soar in Israel. Continue reading