Sep 14 U.S., Israel sign $38 billion military aid deal over 10 years By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The aid totals $3.8 billion a year — up from $3.1 billion the U.S. gave Israel annually under the current 10-year deal that expires in 2018. Continue reading
Sep 13 Israel to get $38 billion in military aid, U.S. officials say By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The United States says it's reached a deal with Israel to provide military assistance over the next 10 years. Continue reading
Sep 01 State Dept. to release all Clinton meeting schedules before Election Day By Stephen Braun, Associated Press The State Department agreed Thursday to turn over all the detailed planning schedules from Hillary Clinton's time as secretary of state to The Associated Press by mid-October. Continue reading
Aug 27 Clinton's past schedules won't be released until after election By Ted Bridis, Associated Press The government told The Associated Press it won't finish releasing schedules from Hillary Clinton's time as secretary of state before Election Day. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 2:26 News Wrap: Strong earthquake strikes Myanmar; militants bomb Afghan university By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the second earthquake in 24 hours caused major damage and death -- this time in Myanmar. The 6.8 quake struck deep underground 20 miles from the country’s former capital of Bagan. Also, an attack at… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 17:13 A glimpse inside operations at the Clinton Foundation By PBS News Hour The Clinton Foundation has been subject to increasing scrutiny in the presidential race, as its funding and Hillary Clinton’s role as secretary of state appear ever more intertwined. Clinton vowed this week to change donor restrictions if she wins. Hari… Continue watching
Aug 15 State Department wants to review FBI notes on Clinton email ahead of Congress By Michael Biesecker, Matthew Lee, Associated Press State spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau says her department wants the FBI to keep it apprised of any documents provided to Congress that contain sensitive information. Continue reading
Aug 10 U.S. takes aim at blasphemy laws, religious discrimination By Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is highlighting concerns over laws against blasphemy and apostasy that limit religious freedom in Muslim and other nations where they are on the books. Continue reading
Aug 04 U.S. poised to hit Obama's goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees By Kevin Freking and Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press After a slow start, it appears increasingly likely that the Obama administration will hit its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees into the United States before the end of September. Continue reading
Jul 08 U.S. expels two Russians after U.S. diplomat attacked in Moscow By Associated Press The State Department says the U.S. has expelled two Russian officials in response to an attack on an American diplomat by a Russian policeman in Moscow last month. Continue reading