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McCaul on Biden Admin Hostage Deal With Iran
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden administration moving forward with its $6 billion hostage deal with Iran.
McCaul Talks G20 Summit and Announces Transcribed Interview Requests for Psaki, Kirby, and Price on CNN’s State of the Union
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union to react to President Biden’s remarks on G20 and next steps in the committee‘s investigation into the Biden administration’s failed Afghanistan withdrawal - including his recent...
McCaul on Iran’s Continued Nuclear Violations
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi’s comments at the IAEA Board of Governor’s (BoG) meeting. In his opening remarks, the director general highlighted Iran’s continued non-compliance with NPT-required Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Efforts to Address Ritual Abuse and Sacrifice in Africa”
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Efforts to Address Ritual Abuse and Sacrifice in Africa" on Tuesday, September 19th.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Efforts to Address Ritual Abuse and Sacrifice in Africa”
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Efforts to Address Ritual Abuse and Sacrifice in Africa" on Tuesday, September 19th.
Designating Hizballah Operatives and Financial Facilitators in South America and Lebanon
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Release: The United States is today designating key Hizballah operatives and financiers operating a network in South America and Lebanon that generates revenue for Hizballah’s terrorist activities and provides cover for its presence in Latin America. Today’s action, taken in collaboration with partners in the...
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) Hearing on China’s Global Transnational Repression Campaign
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Release: Good morning. Thank you, Chairman Smith and Co-chair Merkley, Ranking Member McGovern, and fellow commissioners. I am honored to be with you all today for this important discussion on the increasingly pervasive and concerning use of transnational repression by PRC authorities.
Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd’s Travel to Lima, Peru
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Peru from September 12 - 14. His visit will focus on encouraging Peru’s full participation in the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity. In Lima, he will meet with Peruvian government leadership, key congressional...
Designating Hizballah Operatives and Financial Facilitators in South America and Lebanon
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: The United States is today designating key Hizballah operatives and financiers operating a network in South America and Lebanon that generates revenue for Hizballah’s terrorist activities and provides cover for its presence in Latin America. Today’s action, taken in collaboration with partners in the ...
McCaul on Iran’s Continued Nuclear Violations
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi’s comments at the IAEA Board of Governor’s (BoG) meeting. In his opening remarks, the director general highlighted Iran’s continued non-compliance with NPT-required Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA.
Designating Hizballah Operatives and Financial Facilitators in South America and Lebanon
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Release: The United States is today designating key Hizballah operatives and financiers operating a network in South America and Lebanon that generates revenue for Hizballah’s terrorist activities and provides cover for its presence in Latin America. Today’s action, taken in collaboration with partners in the...
McCaul Requests Additional Transcribed Interviews for Afghanistan Withdrawal Investigation
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has requested another tranche of transcribed interviews for the committee’s investigation into the administration’s chaotic and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Benjamin Joy Award Honors Outstanding Economic Diplomacy
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Release: The Benjamin Joy Award, named after Benjamin Joy, the first U.S. Consul to India, was first established in 2016 to acknowledge and promote the partnership between the Departments of State and Commerce in advancing U.S. economic and commercial interests. In July, Assistant Secretary of State Ramin Toloui...
Flooding in Libya
By State Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Release: The United States expresses its sympathies and condolences to those affected by the devastating flooding in Libya. The United States is coordinating with UN partners and Libyan authorities on how we can assist the ongoing relief efforts.
U.S. Department of State and Arizona State University Announce Partnership to Bolster Democratic Resilience in the Digital Age
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: Today in Arizona, Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs (GPA) Bill Russo launched a new partnership between the Department of State’s European Digital Diplomacy Exchange (EDDE) program and Arizona State University (ASU). This initiative will create new coursework and engagement opportunities for ASU students to participate in meaningful work that fosters democratic resilience across Europe.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of CNN’s State of the Union
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
Release: QUESTION: And joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary Blinken, thanks for joining us. I do want to start with this devastating earthquake in Morocco Saturday morning. The death toll staggering, expected to rise, of course. Rescuers struggling to reach some hard-to-hit - hard-hit areas. Obviously the first 24 to 48 hours are the most crucial. What is the U.S. doing to help?
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I want to begin with that devastating earthquake this weekend in Morocco. What is the United States doing to assist in the relief, recovery, search and rescue operation there?
Appointment of Eileen C. Donahoe as Special Envoy and Coordinator for Digital Freedom
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: I welcome the appointment of Dr. Eileen C. Donahoe as the State Department’s Special Envoy and Coordinator for Digital Freedom in the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd’s Travel to Lima, Peru
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Peru from September 12 - 14. His visit will focus on encouraging Peru’s full participation in the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity. In Lima, he will meet with Peruvian government leadership, key congressional ...
Assistant Secretary Toloui Travels to Japan and the Republic of Korea
By State Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to Japan and the Republic of Korea, September 11 to 14. Assistant Secretary Toloui will meet with government, business, and academic partners to discuss strategies to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen commercial ties in the Indo-Pacific.