May 23 U.S. employee in China reported 'vague, but abnormal' sound, pressure By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press A U.S. government employee in southern China reported abnormal sensations of sound and pressure, the State Department said Wednesday, recalling similar experiences among American diplomats in Cuba who later fell ill. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 5:48 Reimposing sanctions will help U.S. get more out of Iran, says State official American allies, and even Defense Secretary James Mattis, suggested President Trump not pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear agreement. Why didn’t he heed their urging? “We all agree on” the problems of Iran, says Deputy Assistant Secretary of… Continue watching
May 05 Watch 24:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode May 5, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, May 5, U.S. and NATO allies prepare for cyber attacks by investing in war games, and several key positions in the State Department remain unfilled. Also, the Trump administration is ending the temporary protected status… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 7:24 U.S. is gutting its ability to make peace, says Ronan Farrow The last year in American diplomacy has been momentous and chaotic. In his new book, "War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence," journalist Ronan Farrow argues that this is part of a much bigger… Continue watching
May 01 WATCH: Mike Pompeo vows to reinvigorate diplomacy, restore State Department's 'swagger' By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in his first address to the State Department, described his mission as leading diplomats to execute Trump's foreign policy "with incredible vigor and incredible energy."… Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 3:51 Sen. Rand Paul reverses stance in last-minute drama over Mike Pompeo Mike Pompeo, President Trump's nominee to be the next secretary of state, faced an uncertain confirmation vote Monday. But moments before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to recommend Pompeo to the full Senate, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 6:41 The universal danger of ignoring human rights violations In Syria, almost every conceivable atrocity has been committed in the last few years, says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein. Al Hussein joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the U.S. role in the destruction of Raqqa,… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch 7:25 Democrats press State pick Pompeo on Russia probe, Iran deal One of America's top spies set out to defend his qualifications to be its top diplomat on Thursday. Mike Pompeo, a former congressman, Army officer and self-professed hawk, stressed in his Senate confirmation hearing that he believes in diplomacy and… Continue watching
Mar 22 Tillerson laments 'mean-spirited' Washington as he departs By Associated Press In a brief final farewell address to State Department employees on Thursday, Tillerson urged them to protect their personal integrity and to strive to respect one another. Continue reading
Mar 19 Is the U.S. doing enough to fight Russia's troll factory? By Larisa Epatko Here's how U.S. officials and analysts see the fight against Russian disinformation. Continue reading