Jan 10 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds briefing amid talks with Russia By Associated Press Senior U.S. and Russian officials launched special talks Monday aimed at defusing tensions over a Russian military buildup on the border with Ukraine, part of a flurry of diplomatic activity in Europe this week. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a news briefing amid tension with Russia By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press The Russian president on Tuesday reiterated his demand for guarantees from the U.S. and its allies that NATO will not expand eastwards, blaming the West for “tensions that are building up in Europe.”… Continue reading
Nov 23 WATCH: State Department spokesperson holds news briefing By Associated Press State Department spokesman Ned Price confirmed the U.S. had informed Congress of an action it was taking with regard to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Price refused to say what that action was. Continue reading
Nov 22 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds news briefing By News Desk State Department spokesperson Ned Price will speak to reporters at a news conference on Monday in Washington. Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: State Department says U.S. is 'deeply concerned' Israel settlement actions By Associated Press The U.S. State Department on Tuesday said it was "deeply concerned" about an Israeli government plan to advance thousands of settlement units in the West Bank on Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 07 American diplomats not getting fully paid because of IT problem By Ali Rogin For almost a year, many State Department employees, including those serving in some of the world's most dangerous posts, have been receiving incomplete or inaccurate paychecks because of problems with a new payroll processing system. "We've been so stressed," said… Continue reading
Aug 29 US says drone kills IS bombers targeting Kabul airport By Associated Press A U.S. drone strike blew up a vehicle carrying “multiple suicide bombers” from Afghanistan’s Islamic State affiliate on Sunday before they could attack the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul’s international airport, American officials said. An Afghan official said three children… Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: State Department's Ned Price says U.S. struggling to speed Kabul airlift amid hurdles By Associated Press The United States struggled Thursday to pick up the pace of American and Afghan evacuations at Kabul airport, constrained by obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to paperwork problems. Continue reading
Apr 16 State Department watchdog says Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules By Matthew Lee, Associated Press It recommended that the State Department clarify its policies to better define tasks that are inappropriate for staffers and make it easier to report alleged violations. The department accepted all recommendations in its response to the report. Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price gives news briefing By Associated Press The U.S. State Department says the latest sanctions against Russian officials send a clear signal that there are consequences for their behavior. Continue reading