News from 2023
Risch on AUKUS Legislation
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on AUKUS legislation:
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs publishes 16 press releases or notices in January
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 16 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in January.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs publishes 24 press releases or notices in March
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 24 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in March.
63 press releases or notices published in February by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 63 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in February.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism publishes three press releases or notices in April
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were three press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in April.
98 press releases published in March by House Committee on Foreign Affairs
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 98 press releases published by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in March.
Risch, Menendez Applaud Committee Passage of Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today applauded committee passage of their Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act, legislation to foster Tunisia’s democratic institutions, limit funds until Tunisia restores checks and balances, and authorize the creation of a fund to support democratic reforms.
TUNE IN: McCaul to Join CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday at 10:30am ET/9:30am CT
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join CBS’ “Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan this Sunday, July 16th.
Risch, Rubio, Colleagues Demand End to Chinese Funding Abuses in Iran
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Dear Secretaries Blinken and Yellen: We write with great concern regarding the administration’s lack of enforcement of Iran sanctions as a component of a more comprehensive Iran policy. Despite sanctions, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has purchased roughly $47 billion in Iranian oil since President ...
McCaul Demands Classified Briefing on Malley Investigation Amid State’s Repeated Stonewalling
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: On June 30, 2023, I wrote to you regarding troubling reports that Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley was placed on unpaid leave following suspension of his security clearance amidst an investigation into his potential mishandling of classified information. I also expressed...
SFRC, HFAC Leadership Condemn Russia's Refusal to Extend Black Sea Grain Initiative
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), chairman and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Russia’s refusal to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires this Monday, July 17.
TUNE IN: McCaul to Join Washington Post Live on Monday at 12pm ET/11am CT
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join Washington Post Live, the premier interview platform of The Washington Post with Leigh Ann Caldwell this Monday, July 17th.
Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at O&A Hearing on Admin Climate Agenda
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks ahead of U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s testimony at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability hearing assessing the State Department’s budget and climate agenda.
TUNE IN: McCaul to Join Washington Post Live on Monday at 12pm ET/11am CT
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join Washington Post Live, the premier interview platform of The Washington Post with Leigh Ann Caldwell this Monday, July 17th.
Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at O&A Hearing on Admin Climate Agenda
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks ahead of U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s testimony at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability hearing assessing the State Department’s budget and climate agenda.
Chairmen McCaul, Menendez Statement on Recent Threats to Guatemala’s Democracy
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) issued the following statement on the recent threats to Guatemala’s democracy following certification of the June 25 first-round presidential election results.
HFAC, SFRC Leadership Condemn Russia’s Refusal to Extend Black Sea Grain Initiative
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) along with Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) issued the following statement on Russia’s refusal to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires this Monday, July 17.
Risch Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation on Taiwan, Iran, Peace Corps
By State Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, applauded committee passage of legislation related to Taiwan, Iran, and the Peace Corps this week.
Week ending July 1: State Department publishes 11 notices
By State Newswire | Jul 16, 2023
There were 11 notices published by the State Department in week ending July 1, according to the Federal Register.
McCaul Says if Malley Leaked Classified Secrets to Foreign Adversaries, Would be Treason
By State Newswire | Jul 17, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Margaret Brennan on CBS’ “Face the Nation" today to discuss the House passage of NDAA, the administration slow walking the weapons Ukraine needs to win, and the controversies surrounding Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley.